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Rhodium Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

The global rhodium market is worth USD 5.1 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 5.9 bn by 2036, growing at a 1.5% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Autocatalysts is the largest by end use segment.

USD 5.1 bnMarket size 2026
USD 5.9 bnForecast 2036
1.5%CAGR 2026-2036
ChinaLargest country

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Market overview

The global rhodium market is worth USD 5.1 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 5.9 bn by 2036, growing at a 1.5% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Autocatalysts is the largest by end use segment.

ScopeRhodium metal sold for autocatalysts, glass fibre bushings and chemical catalysts, measured by the value of primary and recycled metal supplied to industrial buyers.
IndustryChemicals and Materials
Value 2025USD 5.0 bn
Value 2026USD 5.1 bn
Value 2036USD 5.9 bn
CAGR 2026-20361.5%
Volume 202629,794 kilograms
Volume 203632,894 kilograms
Average price 2026USD 170,300 per kilogram
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PublishedNovember 2026

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Rhodium market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global rhodium market is forecast to grow from USD 5.1 bn in 2026 to USD 5.9 bn by 2036, a rise of 16%Global market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 1.5%
Rhodium market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 5.00 bn; 2026: USD 5.08 bn; 2027: USD 5.15 bn; 2028: USD 5.23 bn; 2029: USD 5.31 bn; 2030: USD 5.39 bn; 2031: USD 5.47 bn; 2032: USD 5.55 bn; 2033: USD 5.63 bn; 2034: USD 5.72 bn; 2035: USD 5.80 bn; 2036: USD 5.89 bn. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 1.5%.20255.08 bn20265.47 bn20315.89 bn20361.5% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 5.08 bn
2027USD 5.15 bn
2028USD 5.23 bn
2029USD 5.31 bn
2030USD 5.39 bn
2031USD 5.47 bn
2032USD 5.55 bn
2033USD 5.63 bn
2034USD 5.72 bn
2035USD 5.80 bn
2036USD 5.89 bn

Rhodium market segmentation

By end use

Exhibit 2Autocatalysts is the largest segment by end use, with 80.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by end use
Rhodium market share by end use, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by end use. Autocatalysts: 80.0%; Glass fibre and glass: 8.0%; Chemical catalysts: 8.0%; Other: 4.0%.Autocatalysts80.0%Glass fibre and glass8.0%Chemical catalysts8.0%Other4.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Autocatalysts80.0%78.0%USD 4.1 bn1.2%
Glass fibre and glass8.0%8.6%USD 406 mn2.2%
Chemical catalysts8.0%9.0%USD 406 mn2.8%
Other4.0%4.3%USD 203 mn2.2%

By source

Exhibit 3Primary mine supply adds the most revenue by source, growing from USD 3.8 bn in 2026 to USD 4.2 bn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by source, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Rhodium market by source, 2026 and 2036Revenue by source in 2026 and 2036. Primary mine supply: USD 3.8 bn in 2026, USD 4.2 bn in 2036, change +10%; Recycled autocatalyst: USD 1.0 bn in 2026, USD 1.4 bn in 2036, change +34%; Other recycled metal: USD 254 mn in 2026, USD 340 mn in 2036, change +34%.20262036 forecastChangePrimary mine supply+10%3.8 bn4.2 bnRecycled autocatalyst+34%1.0 bn1.4 bnOther recycled metal+34%254 mn340 mn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Primary mine supply75.0%71.1%USD 3.8 bn1.0%
Recycled autocatalyst20.0%23.1%USD 1.0 bn3.0%
Other recycled metal5.0%5.8%USD 254 mn3.0%

By form

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Sponge and powder42.0%41.0%USD 2.1 bn1.3%
Ingots and gauze30.0%28.0%USD 1.5 bn0.8%
Salts and solutions28.0%31.0%USD 1.4 bn2.5%

By supply route

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Primary mine and PGM refiners70.0%68.0%USD 3.6 bn1.2%
Metal dealers and traders18.0%17.0%USD 914 mn0.9%
Recyclers12.0%15.0%USD 609 mn3.8%

By customer type

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Autocatalyst makers48.0%42.0%USD 2.4 bn0.1%
Glass fibre makers18.0%18.0%USD 914 mn1.5%
Chemical firms18.0%20.0%USD 914 mn2.6%
Investors and traders16.0%20.0%USD 812 mn3.8%

Top 25 countries for rhodium by revenue

Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 85.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 97.1%.

Exhibit 4China is the largest country market at USD 1.3 bn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 55.0% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
Rhodium market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. China: USD 1.3 bn, 26.0%; United States: USD 1.0 bn, 20.0%; Germany: USD 457 mn, 9.0%; Japan: USD 406 mn, 8.0%; India: USD 254 mn, 5.0%; South Korea: USD 254 mn, 5.0%; United Kingdom: USD 203 mn, 4.0%; France: USD 152 mn, 3.0%; Mexico: USD 152 mn, 3.0%; Thailand: USD 127 mn, 2.5%.China1.3 bn 26.0%United States1.0 bn 20.0%Germany457 mn 9.0%Japan406 mn 8.0%India254 mn 5.0%South Korea254 mn 5.0%United Kingdom203 mn 4.0%France152 mn 3.0%Mexico152 mn 3.0%Thailand127 mn 2.5%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1ChinaUSD 1.3 bn26.0%USD 1.6 bn2.0%
2United StatesUSD 1.0 bn20.0%USD 1.1 bn1.0%
3GermanyUSD 457 mn9.0%USD 501 mn0.9%
4JapanUSD 406 mn8.0%USD 448 mn1.0%
5IndiaUSD 254 mn5.0%USD 342 mn3.0%
6South KoreaUSD 254 mn5.0%USD 294 mn1.5%
7United KingdomUSD 203 mn4.0%USD 224 mn1.0%
8FranceUSD 152 mn3.0%USD 165 mn0.8%
9MexicoUSD 152 mn3.0%USD 183 mn1.8%
10ThailandUSD 127 mn2.5%USD 153 mn1.9%
11CanadaUSD 122 mn2.4%USD 143 mn1.6%
12SpainUSD 97 mn1.9%USD 115 mn1.7%
13PolandUSD 78 mn1.5%USD 92 mn1.6%
14Czech RepublicUSD 62 mn1.2%USD 74 mn1.7%
15NetherlandsUSD 50 mn1.0%USD 59 mn1.7%
16ItalyUSD 40 mn0.8%USD 47 mn1.6%
17TurkeyUSD 32 mn0.6%USD 38 mn1.7%
18RussiaUSD 25 mn0.5%USD 30 mn1.7%
19South AfricaUSD 20 mn0.4%USD 24 mn1.8%
20SwitzerlandUSD 16 mn0.3%USD 19 mn1.8%
21BelgiumUSD 13 mn0.3%USD 15 mn1.5%
22TaiwanUSD 11 mn0.2%USD 12 mn1.5%
23IndonesiaUSD 8.6 mn0.2%USD 11 mn2.1%
24VietnamUSD 6.6 mn0.1%USD 8.2 mn2.2%
25AustraliaUSD 5.6 mn0.1%USD 6.5 mn1.5%
Rest of worldUSD 148 mn2.9%USD 167 mn1.2%
Exhibit 5China and United States account for 47% of the USD 815 mn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Rhodium market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 5.1 bn. China: +USD 283 mn; United States: +USD 104 mn; India: +USD 88 mn; Germany: +USD 44 mn; Japan: +USD 42 mn; 20 other countries: +USD 236 mn; Rest of world: +USD 19 mn. Market value 2036: USD 5.9 bn.China+283 mnUnited States+104 mnIndia+88 mnGermany+44 mnJapan+42 mn20 other countries+236 mnRest of world+19 mn

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Competitive landscape

Group 1: Global leaders

  • Sibanye-Stillwater
  • Valterra Platinum
  • Impala Platinum
  • Nornickel
  • Anglo American

Group 2: Regional and specialist players

  • Heraeus
  • Johnson Matthey
  • Umicore
  • Northam Platinum
  • Tanaka Kikinzoku
  • Metalor Technologies
  • BASF

Group 3: Emerging and niche players

  • Sylvania Platinum
  • Tharisa
  • Jubilee Metals

Research methodology

Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the rhodium market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.

The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 1.5% is calculated from the resulting values.

The market is divided by end use, by source, by form, by supply route, by customer type. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.

Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.

Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the rhodium market?

The global rhodium market is estimated at USD 5.0 bn in 2025 and USD 5.1 bn in 2026.

How fast will the rhodium market grow?

It is forecast to reach USD 5.9 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 1.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 815 mn.

Which country is the largest market for rhodium?

China is the largest market by revenue at USD 1.3 bn in 2026, 26.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 55.0%.

Which country is growing fastest?

Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 3.0% a year from 2026 to 2036.

Which rhodium segment is largest?

In the by end use split, Autocatalysts is the largest segment with 80.0% of 2026 revenue.

Who are the leading rhodium companies?

Global leaders include Sibanye-Stillwater, Valterra Platinum, Impala Platinum, Nornickel.

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