| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodium | China | FOB | USD 321.00/gram | April 2026 |
| Rhodium | India | CIF | USD 321.00/gram | April 2026 |
| Rhodium | USA | CIF | USD 321.01/gram | April 2026 |
| Rhodium | Netherlands | CIF | USD 321.00/MT | April 2026 |
| Rhodium | Brazil | CIF | USD 321.00/MT | April 2026 |
| Rhodium | China | FOB | USD 366.00/gram | March 2026 |
| Rhodium | India | CIF | USD 366.01/gram | March 2026 |
| Rhodium | USA | CIF | USD 366.01/gram | March 2026 |
| Rhodium | Netherlands | CIF | USD 366.01/MT | March 2026 |
| Rhodium | Brazil | CIF | USD 366.01/MT | March 2026 |
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The Rhodium price trend in the second half of 2025 reflected a period of notable upward movement, as supply constraints and rising demand from technology-driven sectors pushed the market higher. Rhodium prices climbed sharply during the period, continuing a trajectory that had begun earlier in the year. The Rhodium price curve maintained an ascending direction, supported by growing consumption in high-density data storage applications linked to expanding AI infrastructure and cloud computing adoption.
Supply remained structurally tight, as rhodium continued to be produced primarily as a byproduct of platinum mining operations in South Africa and Russia. With global annual output estimated at approximately 30 tons, availability was insufficient to meet accelerating demand. According to the Rhodium price database, procurement activity reflected urgency among buyers in the electronics and data storage sectors, where the metal's role in hard drive recording capacity made it difficult to substitute. Automotive sector demand for catalytic converters also remained a contributing factor, adding further pressure to an already constrained supply picture. Overall, Rhodium markets stayed active through the latter part of the year, with trade volumes reflecting heightened interest from industrial buyers seeking to secure supply ahead of anticipated shortages.
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According to Procurement Resource, looking ahead, demand from AI-linked data storage and automotive applications is expected to keep supply conditions tight. Price support is likely to persist in the near term as affordable substitutes remain limited.
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In the first half of 2025, rhodium prices saw a sharp upward trend, driven by a mix of tighter supply, renewed demand, and unexpected market activity. The year began with sluggish momentum, but prices started rising quickly by late February. Production disruptions in South Africa, especially due to flooding at Amplats’ Tumela mine, combined with lower refined inventories, reduced market availability. Meanwhile, Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) was seen actively buying metal, surprising market participants who had expected a price decline.
Strong automotive sales in the U.S. and China supported end-user demand, while spot market activity increased as long-term contracted supply left little extra metal available. North American automakers and Chinese glass manufacturers added to the demand pressure. Seasonal dips in refined metal output from South Africa further tightened the market, contributing to the rapid price climb. Investor sentiment also played a role, with bullish signals from Amplats ahead of its demerger helping lift broader optimism for platinum group metals.
Rhodium is a rare chemical element with a silvery-white appearance. It is a hard, chemically inert, and corrosion-resistant transition metal. It is a member of the platinum group. It has only one naturally occurring isotope, that is, 103Rh. Rhodium, in its powdered form, is primarily used as the cars' catalytic converter and is popular as a highly useful metallic agent.
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