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Iridium Price Trend Analysis 2026: Supply Demand Analysis, Price Drivers, Latest News, Historical Prices & Market Insights

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Iridium Price Trend Q1 2026

Product Region Incoterm Basis Price Last Updated Month
Iridium China FOB USD 26,217.62/KG April 2026
Iridium India CIF USD 26,267.62/KG April 2026
Iridium USA CIF USD 26,217.71/KG April 2026
Iridium Brazil CIF USD 26,338.62/KG April 2026
Iridium Canada CIF USD 26,217.71/KG April 2026
Iridium China FOB USD 25,454.00/KG March 2026
Iridium India CIF USD 25,509.00/KG March 2026
Iridium USA CIF USD 25,541.00/KG March 2026
Iridium Brazil CIF USD 25,552.00/KG March 2026
Iridium Canada CIF USD 25,544.00/KG March 2026

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  • Global iridium prices (Q1 2026): Iridium prices stayed firm in Q1 2026, supported by continued strength and tightness across the broader platinum group metals (PGM) market.
  • Supply-side effect: Supply sentiment remained tight as Impala Platinum ruled out new greenfield projects despite the price rally, signaling limited future PGM output growth.
  • Downstream impact: Demand sentiment was supported by improved outlook for combustion-engine-linked PGM usage after the EU softened its 2035 engine ban stance.

Iridium prices remained elevated through Q1 2026, largely tracking bullish sentiment in the wider platinum group metals complex. Market fundamentals were shaped by ongoing tight supply conditions from South Africa, a major global PGM-producing region, which had already driven precious metal prices sharply higher into early 2026. A key market development came from Impala Platinum, which stated that despite the ongoing rally, current price levels still do not justify new mining projects, with the producer instead focusing on extending the life of existing shafts to maintain output. This reinforced expectations of constrained future supply additions across PGMs, indirectly supporting iridium market firmness. On the demand side, sentiment improved after the European Union’s reversal on its 2035 combustion-engine ban, which supported expectations for longer-term autocatalyst-related PGM consumption, although structural pressure from electric vehicle adoption continued to limit stronger long-term demand confidence.

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According to Procurement resources, Near-term iridium pricing is expected to stay supported as cautious mine investment and tight supply continue to influence market sentiment.

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In the third quarter of 2025, iridium prices remained fairly steady but showed a slight upward trend overall. The market experienced limited volatility compared to other precious metals like gold and platinum.

This steadiness came despite ongoing global tensions and economic uncertainty that generally boosted demand for rare metals. Iridium’s price was supported by its rarity and the fact that it is mainly produced as a byproduct of mining other metals such as platinum and palladium, mostly in South Africa, Russia, and Canada.

Supply constraints played a key role in maintaining iridium’s price stability. Mining production did not increase significantly due to limited operational mines and geopolitical issues affecting some regions, especially Russia.

This kept the metal in tight supply, even as demand from industries like defense, aerospace, and technology steadily grew. Since iridium is highly valued for its corrosion resistance and durability in extreme conditions, demand from specialized sectors remained strong.

While iridium did not see dramatic price spikes like gold or platinum, the consistent industrial demand combined with supply limitations kept prices firm and prevented any major drops. Investors and industrial users appeared to recognize iridium’s importance as a critical metal, helping support its market during the quarter.

About Iridium

Iridium is a chemical element with the atomic number 77. It is a hard, brittle, silvery-white transition metal of the platinum group. Iridium is known to be the second-densest metal after osmium. It is one of the most corrosion-resistant metals, even at temperatures of 2000 °C.

Iridium Product Detail

Hs Code
71104
Chemical Formula

Ir

Cas Number
7439-88-5
Molecular Weight
192.22 g/mol
Industrial Uses

Cosmetics, Crystals, Industrial appliances, Medical appliances, Coating for non-conductive materials

Synonyms

Iridium black, Iridium Ion

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Umicore N.V, BASF SE, Russian Platinum, Anglo American Platinum Limited, Johnson Matthey

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United States and Canada

Latin America

Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru

Africa

South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco

CurrencyUS$ (Data can also be provided in local currency)

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Iridium Production Process

  • Production of Iridium via extraction as by-product

Iridium is removed from the other platinum group metals by precipitating ammonium hexachloroiridate or by extracting IrCl2−6 with organic amines.

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