Import origins by country since 2010
Where US imports come from each month, by country and grade.
Rhenium Price per kg (United States)
On the US Critical Minerals List.
Price per kg contained
$5,002
- 1M
- +63.3%
- 6M
- +130.0%
- 1Y
- +313.6%
- 5Y
- -
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The Stockatomics monthly US benchmark for rhenium, in US dollars per kg contained.
$5,002
- 1m
- +63.3%
- 6m
- +130.0%
- 1y
- +313.6%
- 5y
- -
18 October 2026
- Benchmark price
- $5,002
- Import volume
- Locked
- All-imports price
- Locked
- Premium-priced imports
- Locked
- China share of imports
- Locked
- China unit-value spread
- Locked
- Origin countries
- Locked
At a glance
Rhenium price key figures
- Price per kg contained
- $5,002
- 1-month change
- +63.3%
- 6-month change
- +130.0%
- 1-year change
- +313.6%
- 5-year change
- -
- 12-month high
- $5,002
- 12-month low
- $1,076
- Price month
- October 2026
- Price type
- Stockatomics monthly benchmark
- Last updated
- 18 October 2026
By month
Rhenium monthly prices
The rhenium benchmark for every month from January 2022 to October 2026, in US dollars per kg contained, newest first.
| Month | Price per kg contained | Change |
|---|---|---|
| $5,002 | 0.0% | |
| $5,002 | 0.0% | |
| $5,002 | +63.3% | |
| $3,064 | −18.1% | |
| $3,739 | +2.0% | |
| $3,666 | +11.7% | |
| $3,281 | +4.8% | |
| $3,132 | +44.0% | |
| $2,175 | −29.0% | |
| $3,061 | +184.3% | |
| $1,076 | −48.6% | |
| $2,094 | +96.7% | |
| $1,065 | −36.3% | |
| $1,671 | +38.2% | |
| $1,209 | +23.6% | |
| $978.28 | −33.2% | |
| $1,463 | −1.4% | |
| $1,485 | +34.9% | |
| $1,100 | −18.3% | |
| $1,348 | +12.9% | |
| $1,193 | −7.4% | |
| $1,289 | +488.0% | |
| $219.25 | −56.9% | |
| $508.12 | −39.5% | |
| $839.77 | −21.7% | |
| $1,073 | +15.4% | |
| $929.19 | +9.8% | |
| $846.42 | +48.0% | |
| $571.98 | −26.7% | |
| $780.77 | +28.1% | |
| $609.47 | −24.7% | |
| $808.99 | +5.1% | |
| $770.08 | +44.9% | |
| $531.58 | −44.0% | |
| $949.41 | +63.6% | |
| $580.18 | −28.0% | |
| $805.35 | −12.9% | |
| $924.92 | +28.8% | |
| $718.09 | +8.8% | |
| $659.87 | −4.0% | |
| $687.44 | +8.7% | |
| $632.49 | −29.7% | |
| $900.00 | −3.5% | |
| $932.99 | −0.1% | |
| $933.54 | +57.8% | |
| $591.50 | −67.3% | |
| $1,811 | +30.9% | |
| $1,383 | +61.3% | |
| $857.51 | +19.9% | |
| $715.04 | −15.2% | |
| $843.43 | +9.3% | |
| $771.57 | −11.9% | |
| $875.80 | −1.0% | |
| $884.31 | −36.3% | |
| $1,388 | +54.2% | |
| $900.00 | 0.0% | |
| $900.00 | −31.5% | |
| $1,315 | - |
Summary
Rhenium price summary
Rhenium is trading at a 12-month high of $5,002 per kg contained.
Over the past 12 months it has ranged from $1,076 to $5,002 per kg contained.
Over one year the price has changed +313.6%.
Uses
What rhenium is used for
Rhenium (Re) is one of the rarest elements in the Earth's crust, and most of it goes into the single-crystal nickel superalloys of jet engine turbine blades, where a few per cent of rhenium lets the blades run hotter without creeping. Most of the rest is used in platinum-rhenium catalysts that refineries use to make high-octane petrol and aromatics.
Other uses
- Tungsten-rhenium thermocouples for extreme temperatures
- X-ray tube targets
- Electrical contacts and filaments
- Rocket thruster components
Market
Rhenium supply and demand factors
Rhenium is a by-product of molybdenum roasting from copper mining, and only a few operations recover it, led by Chile. Supply therefore depends on copper and molybdenum output, not on rhenium demand. Demand is dominated by jet engine superalloys, so it follows aircraft build rates, with refining catalysts the second market.
What moves the price
- Jet engine production rates
- Copper and molybdenum mining output
- Recycling of superalloy scrap
- Refinery catalyst demand
History
Rhenium price history
Rhenium soared in the mid-2000s as jet engine makers adopted rhenium-bearing superalloys, then fell as they learned to use less and to recycle scrap. Since then, prices have followed aerospace build rates, recovering as commercial aircraft production picked up after the pandemic.
As of October 2026, the Stockatomics benchmark price is $5,002 per kg contained.
Production
Where rhenium is produced
Rhenium is recovered from the flue dust of roasting molybdenite, which itself comes from copper mines. Chile is the largest producer, followed by the United States, Poland, China and Kazakhstan. Recycling of superalloy scrap and spent catalysts is an important second source.
Criticality
Why rhenium is a critical mineral
Rhenium was added to the US critical minerals list in 2025. Jet engine turbine blades depend on it, and supply is a by-product of a few copper and molybdenum operations.
Benchmark
How the rhenium benchmark price is calculated
Stockatomics publishes a monthly US benchmark price for rhenium in US dollars per kg contained, reading as of October 2026. The price is for contained rhenium, whether traded as metal pellets or as ammonium perrhenate, not for a superalloy or a reforming catalyst.
Converting the price
- Per pound: multiply the price per kg by 0.4536
Stocks
Rhenium stocks
Listed companies with rhenium in their business, and their role in it.
| Company | Ticker | Exchange | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molymet | MOLYMET | SNSE | Processor |
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The Stockatomics Terminal has the full picture for rhenium, for subscribers.
Full price history with all import series
The benchmark beside the all-imports and premium-priced import prices, with volumes.
Supply scores and constraints
Supply concentration, elasticity and the constraints behind them.
Companies and production exposure
Which listed companies produce it, and how much of their value depends on it.
FAQ
Rhenium price FAQ
What is the price of rhenium per kg today?
The Stockatomics US benchmark price of rhenium is $5,002 per kg contained as of October 2026. Stockatomics updates it every month.
What is rhenium used for?
Mainly the single-crystal superalloys of jet engine turbine blades, plus platinum-rhenium catalysts that make high-octane petrol.
Where does rhenium come from?
It is recovered from the gases released when molybdenite, a by-product of copper mining, is roasted, with Chile the largest producer.
Why was rhenium added to the US critical minerals list?
Jet engines depend on it, there are few substitutes, and supply is a by-product of a small number of operations.
How is the rhenium benchmark price calculated?
The Stockatomics benchmark for rhenium is a monthly US price in US dollars per kg contained, published every month and current as of October 2026. How the benchmark is calculated.
Sources
Sources
- U.S. trade data: the monthly rhenium price.
- U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): the US critical minerals list.
- Company filings: the listed companies and their roles.