
China’s Gallium Ban: Price Spike, 2027 Tightness, and Supply Risk
China’s gallium licensing regime and U.S.-targeted ban exposed a fragile non-Chinese supply chain. Here is what buyers should watch before 2027 tightness.
April 29, 2026
Anna K.MATERIALS DISPATCH
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