Salient U.S. Gallium Statistics

This table presents key statistics related to the U.S. gallium market, including import volumes, reported consumption, and pricing trends over a five-year period from 2019 to 2023. Gallium is a critical material used primarily in electronics, such as semiconductors and optoelectronic devices, making these data essential for understanding supply chain dynamics and economic factors influencing high-tech manufacturing. Tracking imports and consumption helps gauge domestic demand and reliance on foreign sources, while price information provides insight into market conditions and potential cost pressures for industries dependent on gallium.

Analysis of the data reveals that the United States did not produce any primary crude gallium during this period, underscoring complete dependence on imports. Metal imports fluctuated significantly, dropping from 5,740 kilograms in 2019 to 4,430 kilograms in 2020, then rising sharply to 11,400 kilograms in both 2022 and 2023, indicating a strong rebound and stabilization at higher levels. Gallium arsenide wafer imports showed more volatility, peaking at 424,000 kilograms in 2022 before falling to 163,000 kilograms in 2023, suggesting shifting demand or supply chain adjustments in this segment. Reported consumption steadily increased from 14,900 kilograms in 2019 to a high of 19,700 kilograms in 2022, with a slight dip to 19,200 kilograms in 2023. Prices for high-purity gallium (≥ 99.999%) declined from $573 per kilogram in 2019 to $450 in 2023, while lower-purity gallium prices rose sharply until 2022 before dropping to $288 in 2023, reflecting changing market conditions and possibly variations in supply quality or demand.