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Rubidium
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| Product | Price | Source and period | Freshness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubidium Metal (Ampoules 99.8% Atomic Clock Grade) | Not published $/gram | No free current source Background only: USGS 2025 annual average: $138 $/gram (yearly average, not a current price) | - |
- Largest producer
- Canada 40%
- Concentration (HHI)
- 2,796
- Producing countries
- 6
- Export measures
- 0
Global Production by Country
USGS MCS 2026 ground truthTop producing jurisdictions, annual metric output (kilograms refined/salt equivalent), and modeled global production shares.
| Country | Production (kilograms refined/salt equivalent) | Global Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 12,000 | 40.1% |
| Zimbabwe | 8,500 | 28.4% |
| China | 5,200 | 17.4% |
| Namibia | 2,100 | 7.0% |
| Australia | 1,200 | 4.0% |
| Other producers | 900 | 3.0% |
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Analytics for rubidium
Opens with Rubidium Metal (Ampoules 99.8% Atomic Clock Grade) selected and its usual route suggested: High-purity vacuum distillation works, armored courier air cargo to Frankfurt.
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How concentrated is global mine production of rubidium?▼
Global rubidium extraction is highly concentrated with a Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) of 2,796. The leading producer is Canada, representing 40% of global mine output, with 6 countries reporting commercial production, based on USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries (MCS 2026).
Which jurisdictions enforce export controls or bans on rubidium?▼
According to USGS compilations effective January 2026, there are currently no major statutory export bans specifically restricting physical rubidium shipments, though standard customs tariffs and cross-border transport regulations apply.
What is the net import reliance and critical supply vulnerability for rubidium?▼
US net import reliance for rubidium is recorded at 100%, with primary foreign supply originating from China, Germany, Russia. It is classified as an essential strategic mineral across US and Indian criticality lists.