# Europium Price per kg (United States)

The Stockatomics US benchmark price of europium is $31.26 per kg contained as of October 2026.

Source: https://www.stockatomics.com/commodities/europium-price-us
Category: Critical Minerals (https://www.stockatomics.com/commodities/critical-minerals)
Lists: US Critical Minerals List, EU Critical Raw Materials Act

## Key figures

| Figure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price per kg contained | $31.26 |
| Price type | Stockatomics monthly benchmark |
| Price month | October 2026 |
| 1-month change | - |
| 6-month change | - |
| 1-year change | 0.0% |
| 5-year change | - |
| 12-month high | $31.26 |
| 12-month low | $31.26 |
| Last updated | 18 October 2026 |

## Price summary

Over the past 12 months it has ranged from $31.26 to $31.26 per kg contained. Over one year the price has changed 0.0%.

## Europium monthly prices

USD per kg contained, newest first.

| Month | Price | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| October 2026 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| September 2026 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| August 2026 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| July 2026 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| June 2026 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| May 2026 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| April 2026 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| March 2026 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| February 2026 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| January 2026 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| December 2025 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| November 2025 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| October 2025 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| September 2025 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| August 2025 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| July 2025 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| June 2025 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| May 2025 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| April 2025 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| March 2025 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| February 2025 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| January 2025 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| December 2024 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| November 2024 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| October 2024 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| September 2024 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| August 2024 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| July 2024 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| June 2024 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| May 2024 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| April 2024 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| March 2024 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| February 2024 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| January 2024 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| December 2023 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| November 2023 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| October 2023 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| September 2023 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| August 2023 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| July 2023 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| June 2023 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| May 2023 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| April 2023 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| March 2023 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| February 2023 | $31.26 | 0.0% |
| January 2023 | $31.26 | −10.0% |
| December 2022 | $34.74 | 0.0% |
| November 2022 | $34.74 | 0.0% |
| October 2022 | $34.74 | 0.0% |
| September 2022 | $34.74 | 0.0% |
| August 2022 | $34.74 | 0.0% |
| July 2022 | $34.74 | 0.0% |
| June 2022 | $34.74 | 0.0% |
| May 2022 | $34.74 | 0.0% |
| April 2022 | $34.74 | 0.0% |
| March 2022 | $34.74 | 0.0% |
| February 2022 | $34.74 | 0.0% |
| January 2022 | $34.74 | −3.2% |
| December 2021 | $35.90 | 0.0% |
| November 2021 | $35.90 | 0.0% |
| October 2021 | $35.90 | 0.0% |
| September 2021 | $35.90 | 0.0% |
| August 2021 | $35.90 | 0.0% |
| July 2021 | $35.90 | 0.0% |
| June 2021 | $35.90 | 0.0% |
| May 2021 | $35.90 | 0.0% |
| April 2021 | $35.90 | 0.0% |
| March 2021 | $35.90 | 0.0% |
| February 2021 | $35.90 | 0.0% |
| January 2021 | $35.90 | - |

## What europium is used for

Europium (Eu) is the rare earth behind red and blue **phosphors**, which turned fluorescent lamps, older television screens and some LED lighting the right colour. Its fluorescence also guards the **euro banknotes** against counterfeiting. Demand has fallen as LEDs replaced fluorescent lighting, leaving a small market supplied mainly as a by-product.

### Other uses

- LED and display phosphors
- Neutron absorbers in nuclear control rods
- Security inks and anti-counterfeiting markers
- Scientific lasers and scintillators

## Europium supply and demand factors

Europium is a by-product of rare earth separation, and its market has shrunk as LEDs replaced fluorescent lamps, which used europium phosphors in volume. With demand now modest and supply tied to output of other rare earths, the market is quiet, though it remains concentrated in China.

### What moves the price

- Rare earth separation volumes in China
- Phosphor demand for LEDs and displays
- Security and anti-counterfeiting uses
- Chinese export policy

## Europium price history

Europium was once one of the most valuable rare earths, thanks to its role in fluorescent lamp phosphors. After the 2011 spike, its price fell further than most, as LEDs replaced fluorescent lighting and demand shrank.

As of October 2026, the Stockatomics benchmark price is $31.26 per kg contained.

## Where europium is produced

Europium is separated from rare earth ores as a by-product, mainly in **China**, from both light rare earth deposits and the ionic clays of the south. Because nobody mines for europium alone, its output follows the economics of the magnet rare earths.

## Why europium is a critical mineral

Europium is on the **US critical minerals list**, and the heavy rare earths are on the **EU critical raw materials list**. Volumes are small, separation is concentrated in China, and its uses in phosphors, anti-counterfeiting and nuclear control have no ready substitute.

## How the europium benchmark price is calculated

Stockatomics publishes a US benchmark price for europium in US dollars per kg contained, reading as of October 2026. The price is quoted per kg of oxide, not for a phosphor blend. US trade in europium is thin, so its price moves less often than those of the higher-volume minerals.

### Converting the price

- Europium oxide contains about 86% europium

## FAQ

### What is the price of europium per kg today?

The Stockatomics US benchmark price of europium is $31.26 per kg contained as of October 2026. Stockatomics updates it every month.

### What is europium used for?

Red and blue phosphors in lighting and displays, and anti-counterfeiting features, including on euro banknotes.

### Why has europium demand fallen?

LED lighting has replaced fluorescent lamps, which used europium phosphors in large volumes.

### Is europium a rare earth?

Yes, one of the heavy rare earths in the EU's grouping.

### How is the europium benchmark price calculated?

The Stockatomics benchmark for europium is a monthly US price in US dollars per kg contained, published every month and current as of October 2026.

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- [Cobalt price per kg](https://www.stockatomics.com/commodities/cobalt-price-us): $56.81 per kg contained
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- [Gallium price per kg](https://www.stockatomics.com/commodities/gallium-price-us): $1,530 per kg contained

## Sources

- U.S. trade data: the monthly europium price.
- U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): the US critical minerals list.
- Company filings: the listed companies and their roles.

Last updated 18 October 2026.