Статьи

This review describes the current state and the character of changes of the gallium market under
the influence of new sectors of its applications, as well as the state and prospects of the Russian market. The dynamics of world production and prices for gallium in recent years are shown. Changes in the commercial and industrial policy of China as the main producer of this metal are analyzed. The need for gallium in mediumterm and longterm prospects is evaluated.

A survey of recent data permits an overview of the world and Russian markets for gallium and its compounds after the crisis of 1999-2001.