China gallium export restrictions
China controls ~98% of global high-purity gallium supply and has already begun restricting exports. Western governments face mounting pressure to establish sovereign supply chains for critical materials.
Chinese Government Tightens Control Further
mediumThe Chinese government implements even stricter regulations on gallium exports, tightening control over the critical material.
Chinese Government Tightens Control Further
mediumThe Chinese government implements even stricter regulations on gallium exports, tightening control over the critical material.
Chinese Government Tightens Control Further
mediumThe Chinese government implements even stricter regulations on gallium exports, tightening control over the critical material.
Western Countries Ban Chinese Imports
mediumFacing geopolitical tensions, Western countries implement sanctions banning all imports of critical materials from China.
Western Countries Ban Chinese Imports
mediumFacing geopolitical tensions, Western countries implement sanctions banning all imports of critical materials from China.
Western Countries Ban Chinese Imports
mediumFacing geopolitical tensions, Western countries implement sanctions banning all imports of critical materials from China.
China Expands Export Quotas Significantly
lowFacing international pressure and economic incentives, China significantly expands its export quotas for gallium.
China Expands Export Quotas Significantly
lowFacing international pressure and economic incentives, China significantly expands its export quotas for gallium.
China Expands Export Quotas Significantly
lowFacing international pressure and economic incentives, China significantly expands its export quotas for gallium.
Western Countries Establish Domestic Production
highIn response to China's export restrictions, Western countries accelerate efforts to establish their own gallium production facilities.
Western Countries Establish Domestic Production
highIn response to China's export restrictions, Western countries accelerate efforts to establish their own gallium production facilities.
Western Countries Establish Domestic Production
highIn response to China's export restrictions, Western countries accelerate efforts to establish their own gallium production facilities.
Global Tech Boom Drives Demand
highA massive uptick in global demand for semiconductors drives up the need for gallium, increasing pressure on China.
Global Tech Boom Drives Demand
highA massive uptick in global demand for semiconductors drives up the need for gallium, increasing pressure on China.
Global Tech Boom Drives Demand
highA massive uptick in global demand for semiconductors drives up the need for gallium, increasing pressure on China.
Domestic Demand Surges in China
A sudden surge in domestic demand for high-purity gallium within China leads to export restrictions being tightened further.
Technology Shift to Alternative Materials
Advancements lead semiconductor manufacturers to shift rapidly away from gallium-based technologies.
Technology Shift to Alternative Materials
Advancements lead semiconductor manufacturers to shift rapidly away from gallium-based technologies.
Technology Shift to Alternative Materials
Advancements lead semiconductor manufacturers to shift rapidly away from gallium-based technologies.
Domestic Demand Surges in China
A sudden surge in domestic demand for high-purity gallium within China leads to export restrictions being tightened further.
Domestic Demand Surges in China
A sudden surge in domestic demand for high-purity gallium within China leads to export restrictions being tightened further.
US-China Trade War Resolution
A significant easing of US-China trade tensions leads China to relax export controls on gallium.
US-China Trade War Resolution
A significant easing of US-China trade tensions leads China to relax export controls on gallium.
New Gallium Sources Found
A new deposit of high-purity gallium is discovered outside China, significantly increasing global supply.
US-China Trade War Resolution
A significant easing of US-China trade tensions leads China to relax export controls on gallium.
New Gallium Sources Found
A new deposit of high-purity gallium is discovered outside China, significantly increasing global supply.
New Gallium Sources Found
A new deposit of high-purity gallium is discovered outside China, significantly increasing global supply.
China Lifts Export Restrictions
Chinese government unexpectedly lifts all export restrictions on high-purity gallium.
China Lifts Export Restrictions
Chinese government unexpectedly lifts all export restrictions on high-purity gallium.
China Lifts Export Restrictions
Chinese government unexpectedly lifts all export restrictions on high-purity gallium.
Beijing has imposed stricter licensing on gallium exports, controlling 98% of primary production. This move tightens supply and boosts prices for high-purity material used in semiconductors, benefiting non-Chinese producers.