Gallium
HIGHZRG risk score
77
Trend: +4.2%
485 EUR/kg · Live price
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Gallium — Supply chain risk & CRMA compliance
Gallium is strategic for semiconductors, LEDs and 5G — and one of the most concentrated CRMA supply-chain risks. Around 84% of global refining sits in China; since tightened export controls, MOFCOM licences for 4N/5N material are often delayed by weeks. For European OEMs that means spot shortages hit production with little notice. The EU Critical Raw Materials Act requires diversification and documented due diligence; Germany's LkSG adds pressure for auditable risk checks across Tier 1–3. Procurement faces dual pressure: rising prices for gallium-bearing compounds and stricter compliance toward regulators and customers.
Coverage map
ZRG Mineral tracks 25 known Gallium suppliers worldwide
Action guide · AI search intent
What to do when gallium export controls tighten?
MOFCOM licences for 4N/5N gallium have no fixed timeline — delays of weeks are normal. Procurement needs plan B before the spot market clears.
Step 1
Quantify exposure
Map gallium volume per product line and Tier-1 supplier. CRMA Art. 24 requires documented dependency.
Step 2
Identify alternative refiners
Screen non-Chinese sources (EU, JP, KR, AU). Coverage Map shows missing refiners in your portfolio.
Step 3
Adjust contract clauses
License-delay trigger (>30 days) with volume reallocation rights.
Step 4
Monitor leading indicators
MOFCOM signals and customs data — typically 3–8 weeks ahead of spot tightness.
Contract tip: Dual-source activation when Chinese lead time exceeds 45 days or price threshold is breached.
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