Commodities

Gallium Rises to Highest Since 2011 Following China Export Curbs

  • Metal has applications in semiconductors and TV screens
  • Prices assessed by Fastmarkets reached $595 per kilogram
Lock
This article is for subscribers only.

Prices for gallium — a metal used in semiconductors and advanced technology — jumped to their highest level since 2011 following export restrictions recently imposed by China.

Gallium prices assessed by Fastmarkets rose to $595 per kilogram on Friday, a 17% increase over the previous level on Dec. 11.