A recent report by QY Research reveals the prospects of the global gallium market, a metal that is acquiring ever greater strategic importance for critical cutting-edge technologies.
According to it, the gallium market is estimated to have reached $841 million in 2025 and is projected to approach $1.8 billion by 2032, recording a more than doubling of its value over the next seven years.
This trend is mainly attributed to the growing demand for gallium nitride (GaN) and gallium arsenide (GaAs) semiconductors, which are used in applications such as artificial intelligence, data centres, 5G networks, electric vehicles, and fast-charging systems.
The study also notes that the global supply of gallium remains limited, as its production is mainly linked to alumina refining and other secondary industrial processes, making it difficult to rapidly increase available output.
At the same time, it highlights the efforts of Europe and North America to develop alternative supply chains for critical raw materials, strengthening their resilience against geopolitical and trade risks.
Of particular interest is the fact that the report includes a reference to Metlen and the gallium production project the company is developing in Greece.
Overall, the research reinforces the narrative of gallium as a strategic raw material for the next generation of technologies and highlights Europe’s growing role in shaping more diversified and resilient supply chains.