Gallium: Primary World Production, By Country Or Locality

This table presents the primary world production of gallium by country or locality over the five-year period from 2019 to 2023, measured in kilograms. Gallium is a critical metal used extensively in electronics, particularly in semiconductors, LEDs, and photovoltaic cells. Tracking production by country is essential for understanding global supply dynamics, assessing market stability, and identifying potential risks or opportunities in the supply chain for industries reliant on this strategic material.

The data reveals that China is the dominant producer of primary gallium, with production increasing steadily from 338,000 kilograms in 2019 to 621,000 kilograms in 2023, representing an overall growth of approximately 84%. This upward trend underscores China’s expanding role in the gallium market and its capacity to meet growing global demand. In contrast, Japan’s production remained stable at an estimated 3,000 kilograms annually throughout the period, indicating a relatively minor but consistent contribution. Russia’s output showed more variability, declining from 8,000 kilograms in 2019 to 5,000 kilograms in 2020, then fluctuating around 6,000 to 8,000 kilograms in subsequent years. Ukraine’s production was negligible, with only 1,000 kilograms reported in 2021 and zero production in other years. Overall, total world production increased significantly from 349,000 kilograms in 2019 to 630,000 kilograms in 2023, reflecting both increased demand and expanded production capacity, primarily driven by China.