𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡™ provides price assessments for Gallium across top trading regions:
Asia-Pacific
- Gallium Purity:99.99% FOB Shanghai, China
- Gallium Purity:99.99% CIF Nhava Sheva (China), India
North America
- Gallium Purity:99.99% CIF Houston (China), USA
Europe
- Gallium Purity:99.99% CIF Southampton (China), United Kingdom
Note: In assessments structured as CIF [Importing Port] (Exporting Country), the country mentioned in brackets indicates the primary origin of supply (exporting country), while the named port refers to the destination port in the importing country. Other Incoterms (FOB, FD, EXW, etc.) should be interpreted in accordance with standard international trade definitions.
Gallium Price Trend Q4 2025
Through Q4 2025, the global Gallium market stayed weak, with ongoing downward price pressures due to continued oversupply and weak demand from downstream sectors. Though stable in China, China did not observe any issues related to the semiconductor industry. The USA saw a decrease in Gallium demand because of limited domestic demand, and orders have been slowing down. In contrast, the UK saw a larger drop due to more cautious buying and low volume trading in the market. Lower costs to operate and lower raw materials helped create a cautious buying environment for customers; however, there is still some cautious optimism from market participants about a limited recovery in Gallium pricing based on projected long-term increases in demand for electronics, LEDs and renewable energy applications.
UK: Gallium Import prices CIF Southampton, UK; Purity:99.99%
In Q4 2025, gallium prices trend in the United Kingdom declined by 2.03% compared to Q3, primarily due to continued subdued demand from the semiconductor and optoelectronics sectors, cautious purchasing by downstream manufacturers, and ample import availability from major suppliers. Weak fabrication output across parts of Europe and ongoing global oversupply further pressured prices. However, in December, gallium prices in the UK rebounded by 2.82%, supported by tentative recovery in gallium nitride device demand, selective restocking, and tightening supply of high-purity grades. Overall, the UK gallium market remained cautious but showed early signs of stabilization, with expectations that renewed activity in advanced electronics and renewable energy applications could support more balanced conditions in 2026.
USA: Gallium Import prices CIF Houston, the US; Purity:99.99%
In Q4 2025, gallium prices trend in the USA declined by 1.35% compared to Q3, as cautious demand from semiconductor, LED, and solar panel manufacturers persisted amid stable import supplies and comfortable inventories. Limited support came from niche applications in power electronics, GGaAs devices, and strategic stockpiling for defence and advanced electronics, which helped temper the overall decline. Gallium Prices in the USA rebounded in December 2025, rising 4.14%, driven by seasonal restocking, slight improvements in semiconductor fabrication output, and stronger demand in energy-efficient electronics. Overall, the market remained cautious but showed signs of late-quarter stabilization, with expectations for moderate recovery as downstream technology and electronics demand gradually strengthens in early 2026.
China: Gallium Export prices FOB Shanghai, China; Purity:99.99%
Gallium price trend continued to remain flat in Q4 2025 in China. There has been a minor 0.06% decline in price from Q3 to Q4, confirming the overall quarterly trend flatness due to continuing weak semiconductor/optoelectronics demand. Supply continued to be ample due to steady production and moderate inventories; therefore, no major price changes occurred. However, in December 2025, gallium prices in China saw an increase of 5.32% from November because of increased export activity and a modest recovery in downstream demand (e.g., LED and renewable energy) as buying became more cautious and since early warning signs of semiconductor demand recovery began to appear; thus, pricing may be closer to equilibrium based on the overall long-term weakness in the broader electronics manufacturing sector.
India: Gallium Import prices CIF Nhava Sheva, India; Purity:99.99%
In Q4 2025, gallium price trend in India a marginal 0.77% decline compared to Q3, reflecting continued weakness in semiconductor, photovoltaic, LED, and electronics demand, along with cautious inventory strategies by traders and producers. Global supply dynamics, including easing price pressures from China, also contributed to restrained imports and limited upward price momentum. Despite the overall softness, in December 2025, gallium prices in India recorded a 4.14% increase, driven by moderate demand from research applications, specialty alloys, and emerging semiconductor segments, as well as end-of-year procurement and restocking, signalling early signs of stabilization ahead of 2026.


