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Rhenium price today: $7,400.88 per kg
Price as of 27 October 2026 · checked 28 October 2026 · USD per kg, metal
Summary
The rhenium reference price is $7,400.88 per kilogram of metal as of 27 October 2026, +55.46% year to date and +332.42% since January 2020. USGS puts 2025 rhenium pellet prices at $2,600 per kg, up 90%, and the reference price of $7,401 is +55.46% this year.
Rhenium price in every unit and over time
| Measure | USD | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Per kilogram | $7,400.88 | Reference price, metal, 27 October 2026 |
| Per gram | $7.401 | kg price divided by 1,000 |
| Per troy ounce | $230.19 | 1 kg = 32.1507 troy ounces |
| Per pound | $3,356.98 | 1 kg = 2.2046 pounds |
| Per tonne | $7,400,880 | kg price times 1,000 |
| 1 January 2026 | $4,760.63 | Derived from the year-to-date change |
| Year to date | +55.46% | Rank 5 of 12 metals |
| January 2020 | $1,711.50 | Derived from the change since January 2020 (+332.42%) |
- January 2020 (derived) $1,712
- 1 January 2026 (derived) $4,761
- 27 October 2026 $7,401
Source: supplier reference prices for private investors, USD per kg of metal. Derived values back-calculate from the stated percentage changes and are rounded. How we price
What is moving the rhenium price
Aero-engine demand against byproduct supply
Rhenium is recovered from roasting molybdenum concentrates from porphyry copper-molybdenum deposits and from recycled superalloy scrap. Superalloys take about 80% of use, catalysts about 15%. World production was 81,000 kg in 2025 (USGS), with Chile 30,000 kg, China 20,000, Poland 10,000, the United States 9,800 and Uzbekistan 7,000. Secondary output is another 20,000–25,000 kg.
Prices roughly doubled in 2025
USGS averages for 2025: $2,600 per kg for 99.99% metal pellets (up 90%) and $2,300 for ammonium perrhenate (up 78%). The $7,401 reference price is 2.8 times the 2025 average. USGS notes that recyclers need prices consistently above $3,000 per kg to cover processing, which is a reason to expect scrap supply to rise above that level.
Critical mineral status
Rhenium was added to the final 2025 US List of Critical Minerals (90 FR 50494, 7 November 2025). US net import reliance was 75% in 2025, up from 68% in 2024.
Rhenium annual average prices (USGS, dollars per kg)
| Year | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $977 | metal pellet, 99.99%; APR $866 |
| 2022 | $1,120 | APR $911 |
| 2023 | $1,070 | APR $920 |
| 2024 | $1,360 | APR $1,290 |
| 2025 (est.) | $2,600 | APR $2,300; Argus Media |
The reference price is a private-investor metal price at a single date. The benchmarks above are annual averages for a different form (oxide or an import value) and a different channel, so the gap between them is context, not an arbitrage. Source: USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026.
World rhenium production, 2025 (USGS, kg)
| Country | 2025e (kg) | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | 30,000 | 37% |
| China | 20,000 | 25% |
| Poland | 10,000 | 12% |
| United States | 9,800 | 12% |
| Uzbekistan | 7,000 | 9% |
| World total | 81,000 | 100% |
Mine production only; secondary output is additional. Shares calculated from USGS figures.
What rhenium is used for
| End use | Weight | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel-base superalloys | ~80% | Turbine blades above 1,000 °C |
| Platinum-rhenium catalysts | ~15% | Petroleum reforming |
| Medical and electronics | Small | Molybdenum-rhenium implants, thermocouples, filaments |
Dates and signals to watch
- OngoingAero-engine build rates and superalloy scrap recovery as prices stay above $3,000 per kg.
- OngoingChilean and Polish byproduct output from copper-molybdenum operations.
These are scheduled or reported events, not forecasts. We do not publish price targets. Chinese announcement dates should be checked against the original MOFCOM text; see the export-control timeline.
Compared with related metals
| Metal | USD per kg | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| Rhenium | $7,400.88 | +55.46% |
| Hafnium price | $9,609.37 | +1.15% |
| Tellurium price | $132.00 | −39.89% |
Rhenium price: frequently asked questions
What is the rhenium price per kilogram?
$7,400.88 per kilogram as of 27 October 2026, +55.46% year to date and +332.42% since January 2020.
What is the rhenium price per gram?
$7.40 per gram at the reference price.
Where does rhenium come from?
From byproduct recovery at copper-molybdenum mines (Chile, Poland, the US, Uzbekistan) plus scrap recycling. World production was 81,000 kg in 2025 (USGS).
Sources
- U.S. Geological Survey, Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026: Rhenium — February 2026, 2025 estimates
Reference prices are indicative, not offers to buy or sell, and not investment advice. Reviewed 28 October 2026.