The Market Reports

Synopsis
The global market for Gallium Metal was estimated to be worth US$ 183 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 282 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Gallium Metal cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Gallium is a soft, silvery-white post-transition metal (Group 13, Period 4) with atomic number 31, notable for its exceptionally low melting point (~29.8°C) and high boiling point (~2204°C). It exhibits unique properties such as non-toxicity, supercooling behavior, and the ability to wet glass or porcelain, making it valuable in semiconductors (GaAs/GaN), liquid-mirror telescopes, and medical thermometers. Unlike mercury, gallium forms stable oxide layers in air and dissolves slowly in acids/alkalis. Its alloys (e.g., Galinstan) are widely used as mercury substitutes in eco-friendly applications.
The global gallium metal market has gained strategic significance in recent years, fueled by the growing demand for advanced semiconductor materials and next-generation electronics. Gallium, a critical minor metal, plays a pivotal role in the production of compound semiconductors such as gallium arsenide (GaAs) and gallium nitride (GaN), which are essential in high-performance applications including 5G infrastructure, power electronics, LED lighting, and aerospace technologies. The market is currently led by key players such as Chinalco, Cayman Aluminum, East Hope, CNGE, and RUSAL, with the top five vendors collectively controlling over 65% of the global supply, indicating a moderately concentrated competitive landscape.
China dominates global gallium production and consumption, accounting for approximately 50% of the total market share. The country’s dominance is underpinned by its well-established aluminum industry, where gallium is often recovered as a by-product of bauxite refining. Additionally, strong state-led support for semiconductor self-sufficiency and critical material control has further entrenched China’s leadership in this domain.
From a product segmentation standpoint, Primary Gallium constitutes the majority of global supply, with a market share of around 69%. This segment benefits from relatively lower production costs and direct sourcing from alumina refineries. The stability of primary gallium supply is critical for downstream applications, particularly in electronics and optoelectronics manufacturing. Recycled gallium, though environmentally favorable, remains a smaller portion of the market due to collection and purification challenges.
With the accelerating rollout of electric vehicles, 5G infrastructure, and renewable energy systems, the demand for gallium metal is expected to maintain a robust upward trajectory. However, supply-side concentration and strategic resource controls—especially in China—may introduce volatility and prompt downstream industries to explore alternative sourcing strategies and material substitutes.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Gallium Metal, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Gallium Metal by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Gallium Metal market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (Tons) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Gallium Metal.
Market Segmentation
By Company
Chinalco
Cayman Aluminum (Sanmenxia) Co., Ltd
East Hope
CNGE
RUSAL
Segment by Type
Primary Gallium
Secondary Gallium
Segment by Application
Semiconductor Industry
Solar Industry
Others
By Region
North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Netherlands
Nordic Countries
Rest of Europe
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Gallium Metal manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Gallium Metal in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Gallium Metal in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.

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