Gallium Ore Market Size, Share, Growth and Industry analysis, By Type (Native Gallium, Recycle Gallium), By Application (Semiconductor, Solar Energy, Magnetic Materials, Others) and Regional Forecast to 2034

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GALLIUM ORE MARKET OVERVIEW

The global gallium ore market size was valued at USD 0.409 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 0.85 billion by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 8.48% from 2025 to 2034.

The United States Gallium Ore Market size is projected at USD 0.01051 Billion in 2025, the Europe Gallium Ore Market size is projected at USD 0.06892 Billion in 2025, and the China Gallium Ore Market size is projected at USD 0.21571 Billion in 2025.

Gallium ore is a chemical element with the atomic number 31 and the symbol Ga. It is a rare, silvery metal found in trace levels in zinc ores and bauxite. Gallium is distinguished by its low melting point of 29.76°C (85.57°F), which is slightly above room temperature, and it is the only metal known to melt when held in the hand.

Gallium is used in a range of industries, including semiconductors, LEDs, and solar cells. It's also employed in medical applications including imaging and cancer treatment. Gallium also has several distinct features that make it helpful in scientific study, such as the ability to wet glass and create alloys with a variety of other metals. The gallium ore market is expected to grow in the coming years due to increased use in electronics, aerospace and healthcare sectors.

KEY FINDINGS

COVID-19 IMPACT

Pandemic Hampered the Demand for Market

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on many other industries, including the market for gallium ore. The pandemic has impacted production levels, decreased demand from end users, and disrupted the supply chain. The production of semiconductors, which are found in a variety of electronic devices like smartphones, laptops, and gaming consoles, is one of gallium's primary uses. There is less demand for gallium as a result of the pandemic's effect on device production. The availability of gallium has also been affected by transportation and trade restrictions on a global scale. The transportation of gallium and products related to it has been delayed and disrupted as a result of travel restrictions and border closures implemented by numerous nations. In spite of the difficulties presented by the pandemic, the demand for gallium is supposed to ascend in the long term because of the rising utilization of gallium nitride (GaN) in different applications, including power hardware and optoelectronics. The market is anticipated to benefit from these new opportunities in the coming years.

LATEST TRENDS

Growth of Electronics Industry to Fuel Market Growth

Gallium demand has surged in recent years due to the growth of the electronics industry and the transition towards renewable energy sources. Gallium prices have risen as a result, and corporations are looking for new supplies of the metal to fulfil rising demand. It is used to make semiconductors and LEDs, which are critical components of modern electronics. Gallium consumption is expected to rise in response to rising demand for smartphones, computers, and other electronic gadgets. It is also utilized in the manufacture of solar cells, and as the solar sector expands, so will the demand for gallium ore. Gallium nitride (GaN) is a material that is rapidly being employed in high-efficiency power devices, such as electric vehicles and renewable energy. This could lead to an increase in demand in the future. Overall, the gallium ore market is likely to expand as demand rises for electronics, solar panels, and high-efficiency power electronics.

• According to the U.S. Geological Survey, world primary low-purity gallium output rose to ~760,000 kg in 2024 (from ~633,000 kg in 2023), while high-purity refined output held around 320,000 kg; China supplied 99% of primary metal.

• According to China’s MIIT (via industry reporting), China operated ~4.486 million 5G base stations by May 2025, up ~235,000 in the first five months of 2025—supporting GaN device demand tied to gallium.

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GALLIUM ORE MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type Analysis

According to type, the market can be segmented into native gallium, recycle gallium.

By Application Analysis

Based on application, the market can be divided into semiconductor, solar energy, magnetic materials, petroleum.

DRIVING FACTORS

Cos-Effectiveness Feature to Stimulate Market Growth

Gallium is a rare metal that is widely employed in a variety of industries such as electronics, aircraft, and medicine. Gallium is in high demand due to its unusual features, which include a low melting point, excellent thermal conductivity, and strong corrosion resistance. It is utilized in the aerospace sector to make high-temperature alloys, which are employed in engines and other important aircraft components. The demand for gallium-based alloys is predicted to rise in tandem with the rise in air travel. It is also utilised in the treatment of specific types of cancer in the medical field. Gallium-based medications are used to treat lymphoma and other types of cancer, which will drive gallium demand in the healthcare industry. Increasing demand for gallium in various industries and the limited availability will boost gallium ore market growth.

• According to the European Commission’s Critical Raw Materials Act, by 2030 the EU targets ≥10% extraction, ≥40% processing, and ≥25% recycling of strategic raw materials, with ≤65% of any one material from a single third country—directly incentivizing gallium processing/recycling projects.

• According to the U.S. Geological Survey, in 2024 integrated circuits used 79% of U.S. gallium, optoelectronics 20%, and R&D 1%, underscoring electronics-led demand.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Limited Availability to Restrict Market Growth

Gallium is a rare element that is frequently created as a byproduct of aluminum and zinc mining. This means that its availability is limited, which can result in high costs and market instability. Gallium manufacture is a complicated process that includes multiple processes such as refining and purification. These procedures necessitate specialized equipment and experience, which can greatly increase the cost of gallium production and hence restrict the growth of market.

• According to the U.S. Geological Survey, after China’s August 2023 export controls, China’s primary gallium price rose 58% YoY from $240/kg (Jun 2023) to $380/kg (Jun 2024) and reached $420/kg by Oct 2024; in Dec 2024 China banned all gallium exports to the U.S.—tightening non-China supply.

• According to the U.S. Geological Survey, China produced 99% of global primary low-purity gallium in 2024, leaving non-China producers (Japan, Republic of Korea, Russia) with ≤1% combined—highlighting extreme supplier concentration risk.

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GALLIUM ORE MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

Growing Demand in Asia-Pacific Anticipated to Drive Market Expansion

Asia-Pacific holds the leading position in gallium ore market share due to the presence of China which is the largest manufacturer of gallium. China's strength in the gallium market can be credited to a few variables, including the country's huge aluminum and zinc enterprises, which produce critical measures of gallium as a result. Additionally, China's extensive and rapidly expanding electronics industry is a significant consumer of gallium, which is utilized in LEDs and semiconductors.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Adoption Innovative Strategies by Key Players Influencing Market Growth

Prominent market players are making collaborative efforts by partnering with other companies to stay ahead of the competition. Many companies are also investing in new product launches to expand their product portfolio.

The top key players in the market are Aluminum Corporation of China, Zhuhai Fangyuan, China Germanium, East Hope, Beijing JiYa Semiconductor Material, Vital Materials, Zhuzhou Smelter Group, Nikolaev Alumina Refinery, Hangzhou Jinjiang Group, Dowa. The strategies to develop new technologies, capital investment in R&D, improve product quality, acquisitions, mergers, and compete for the market competition help them to perpetuate their position and value in the market. Besides, collaboration with other companies & extensive possession over market shares by the key players stimulates market demand.

• Zhuhai Fangyuan — According to Reuters, Zhuhai Fangyuan is one of China’s named gallium metal producers, part of a national ecosystem that delivered ~750,000 kg of primary gallium in 2024. 

• Beijing JiYa Semiconductor Material — According to Argus, Beijing JiYa had ~60 t/yr capacity for 99.99% gallium metal (about ~20% of China’s metal output at that time).

List of Top Gallium Ore Companies

• Zhuhai Fangyuan
• Beijing JiYa Semiconductor Material
• Aluminum Corporation of China
• Hangzhou Jinjiang Group
• East Hope
• Zhuzhou Keneng New Materials Co., Ltd.
• Neo Performance Materials
• Dowa

REPORT COVERAGE

This report examines an understanding of the Gallium ore market’s size, share, and growth rate, segmentation by type, application, key players, and previous and current market scenarios. The report also collects the market’s precise data and forecasts by market experts. Also, it describes the study of this industry’s financial performance, investments, growth, innovation marks, and new product launches by the top companies and offers deep insights into the current market structure, competitive analysis based on key players, key driving forces, and restraints that affect the demand for growth, opportunities, and risks.

Furthermore, the post-COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on international market restrictions and a deep understanding of how the industry will recover, and strategies are also stated in the report. The competitive landscape has also been examined in detail to provide clarification of the competitive landscape.

This report also discloses the research based on methodologies that define price trend analysis of target companies, collection of data, statistics, target competitors, import-export, information, and previous years’ records based on market sales. Moreover, all the significant factors which influence the market such as small or medium business industry, macro-economic indicators, value chain analysis, and demand-side dynamics, with all the major business players have been explained in detail. This analysis is subject to modification if the key players and feasible analysis of market dynamics change.