| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
| Rhenium | China | FOB | USD 3,818,220.00/MT | April 2026 |
| Rhenium | India | FOB | USD 3,818,270.00/MT | April 2026 |
| Rhenium | USA | FOB | USD 3,818,307.00/MT | April 2026 |
| Rhenium | Russia | FOB | USD 3,818,262.00/MT | April 2026 |
| Rhenium | Australia | FOB | USD 3,818,258.00/MT | April 2026 |
| Rhenium | China | FOB | USD 5161824/MT | January 2026 |
| Rhenium | India | FOB | USD 5161933/MT | January 2026 |
| Rhenium | USA | FOB | USD 5161909/MT | January 2026 |
| Rhenium | Russia | FOB | USD 5161946/MT | January 2026 |
| Rhenium | Australia | FOB | USD 5161927/MT | January 2026 |
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Rhenium prices in Q1’26 reflected a structurally tight market supported by constrained upstream supply and steady downstream demand. Global production increased only marginally to about 81,000 kilograms, highlighting limited supply responsiveness, while U.S. imports of unwrought rhenium and powders surged by 83%, and apparent consumption rose by 34%, indicating strong trade-driven demand growth. As rhenium is primarily extracted as a by-product from molybdenum concentrates, supply remained inflexible despite rising requirements from aerospace and refining sectors. Demand remained concentrated in superalloys used in jet engines and high-temperature applications, alongside catalytic reforming in petroleum refining, keeping consumption levels firm. In the latter half of the quarter, the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruption increased freight, insurance, and energy costs, raising overall procurement expenses rather than directly restricting physical supply.
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According to Procurement Resource, in the near term, the rhenium market is expected to remain firm, with tight supply and steady aerospace demand continuing to support prices while limited production growth restricts volatility.
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In H2 2025, the global rhenium market is expected to maintain a firm upward trajectory, supported by resilient demand from aerospace, defense, and high-performance turbine applications. Strengthening order books in the aviation and energy sectors are likely to sustain consumption of rhenium-based superalloys, while incremental demand from electronics and advanced computing segments may further reinforce market tightness. On the supply side, availability is expected to remain structurally constrained due to its by-product nature and limited production scalability, although improved coordination among key producers may lend some predictability to deliveries. Geopolitical considerations and evolving trade policies surrounding critical minerals are also expected to influence procurement strategies, with buyers securing volumes in advance to mitigate risk. Additionally, shifting trader focus toward niche metals amid broader market realignments is likely to sustain liquidity and speculative interest in rhenium. Overall, positive sentiment and strategic stocking are projected to underpin the market through year-end.
Rhenium is a chemical element. In appearance, it is a silvery-grey, heavy, third-row transition metal in group 7 of the periodic table. Rhenium is known to be one of the rarest elements in the earth's crust. It has the 3rd-highest melting point as well as the 2nd-highest boiling point of any stable element at 5903 K.
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Industrial Rhenium is extracted from molybdenum roaster-flue gas that is taken from copper-sulphide ores. Some molybdenum ores contain as much as 0.001% to 0.2% of Rhenium.
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