Rhodium Prices

The current price of Rhodium is $365.10 per gram.

Price as of Nov 13 2026. 1 The price provided above is the retail price for private investors and is aligned with industry retail pricing. For bulk rhodium purchases, whether industry or investment, please contact us directly for a quotation.

Table: Rhodium Historical Prices and Price Changes

DateRhodium PriceChange % to TodayAnnual Change %
Nov 13 2026$365.10 / g
Jan 1 2026$316.42 / g+15.38%
Jan 1 2025$162.50 / g+124.67%+94.72%
Jan 1 2024$154.55 / g+136.23%+5.14%
Jan 1 2023$485.02 / g–24.73%-68.14%
Jan 1 2022$546.75 / g–33.22%-11.29%
Jan 1 2021$612.00 / g–40.34%-10.66%
Jan 1 2020$217.82 / g+67.62%+180.97%
Jan 1 2019$86.95 / g+319.89%+150.51%
Jan 1 2018$60.49 / g+503.52%+43.74%

 

Rhodium Historical Price Movement

At today’s price of $365.10 per gram, rhodium has changed +15.38% so far in 2026. It is up +124.67% since the start of last year and +136.23% since the start of 2024. This precious metal is down –24.73% since the start of 2023.

Since the beginning of 2022, it has lost –33.22% in value, and compared to its price of $217.82 per gram on Jan 1st 2020 rhodium has gained +67.62%. If we go back further to Jan 1st 2018, when you could buy rhodium for $60.49 per gram, then the price of this strategic precious metal is up +503.52%.

To predict rhodium’s future price direction (click to jump to forecast), let’s explore its various applications and who produces it.

Rhodium is known for its rarity, high reflectivity, resistance to corrosion, and exceptional catalytic properties. It has a unique silver-white appearance and is represented by the chemical element symbol Rh and atomic number 45. Like its peers in the platinum group, rhodium is highly valued and sought after in various industries.

Rhodium Uses

Rhodium

The versatility of rhodium is evident in its wide range of applications. Rhodium’s primary use is in the automotive industry as a key component in catalytic converters. It effectively breaks down nitrogen oxides into harmless nitrogen and water, making it crucial for reducing harmful vehicle emissions. In 2022, over 31 metric tons of rhodium were used for this purpose. Its excellent reflective properties also make it ideal for use in mirrors and searchlights.

Besides its automotive applications, rhodium is also utilized in the chemical industry, accounting for about eight percent of its total consumption. Its ability to withstand corrosion and high temperatures makes it a valuable asset in the production of nitric acid, acetic acid, and hydrogenation reactions.

Glass producers use around four percent of the available rhodium for making flat glass and fiberglass. Additionally, it finds applications in the electronics industry and jewelry production, albeit in smaller quantities.

In jewelry, rhodium is often used for plating, giving pieces a reflective white surface. Its resistance to tarnishing and scratches enhances the durability and appearance of jewelry. The electrical industry utilizes rhodium for its conductivity and corrosion resistance, particularly in high-temperature settings.

Where is Rhodium Produced?

Rhodium is extremely rare, even more so than iridium and platinum, and it’s typically extracted as a by-product of mining platinum and palladium and sometimes during nickel or copper extraction.

The process is complex and costly, contributing to its rarity. Annually, about 25 tons of rhodium are mined globally, with 85 percent coming from South Africa, where all the major producers are located. Russia, Zimbabwe, and Canada account for 14% of the production. Recycling also plays a significant role, returning approximately 10 tons per year to the market.

Factors Influencing Rhodium’s Price

The pricing of rhodium is influenced by its rarity, demand in various industries, and the limited nature of its sources. The automotive industry’s reliance on rhodium for emission control plays a significant role in driving its demand and price.

Market dynamics, such as supply disruptions in the major producing regions, changes in automotive industry regulations, and economic conditions, can significantly impact rhodium prices. The metal’s rarity and the complexity of its mining and refining processes add to its premium pricing.

Rhodium Price Forecast

Forecast last updated: .

At a glance

  • The recovery continues: SMI displays $363.27 per gram on October 13. Its calculated gain is 14.81% this year, following a 94.72% increase in 2025.
  • Automotive demand remains central: Rhodium helps remove nitrogen oxides from petrol-engine exhausts, including those of hybrids. Battery-only vehicles do not require exhaust catalysts.
  • Scarce production, improving recycling: Mine supply is concentrated in South Africa and responds slowly, but recovered metal can materially affect the market balance.
  • Outlook: Neutral to firm near term, with a cautiously constructive medium-term supply-risk case. Longer-term returns depend on how mining, recycling, and vehicle technology evolve.

What changed for Rhodium in 2026

After the strong 2025 rebound, gains have been more measured. Rhodium’s price is now 123.55% above its start-of-2025 level, although still 25.10% below the start of 2023. That history illustrates both recovery potential and the scale of losses this market can produce.

The balance has also shifted. Johnson Matthey’s May 2026 report forecasts a small 15,000-troy-ounce surplus, following a deficit in 2025. It expected weaker automotive demand and recovering catalyst recycling to offset lower mine supply. These are forecasts, not measured October inventories. Valterra’s July outlook still showed deficits, illustrating the uncertainty around the balance.

More recent producer commentary supports that distinction. Implats’ September results described a broadly balanced rhodium market, with first-half supply helped by processing previously accumulated material. It expected maintenance scheduling to tighten second-half availability.

The EU’s April sanctions package added import restrictions covering Russian rhodium. These can complicate European sourcing, without necessarily reducing global production.

What this means for Rhodium

Rhodium sits at an interesting intersection of fading and emerging trends. Demand remains anchored in emissions control, while specialised glass and chemical processes provide additional uses. These smaller markets add value, but cannot simply be assumed to replace lost automotive demand.

Hybrids help explain why electrification is not an immediate end to the catalyst market. ACEA’s January–August 2026 figures show hybrids at 36.6% of new EU registrations and plug-in hybrids at another 10%, alongside a growing 21.7% battery-electric share. These regional figures demonstrate an evolving vehicle mix, rather than a direct forecast of global rhodium consumption.

New rhodium production does not simply ramp up in response to higher prices; it is tied to broader platinum-group mining economics. That preserves the possibility of supply-driven price spikes, even as recycling and electric vehicles reshape the longer-term balance.

Price drivers tilting upward

  • Petrol and hybrid production: Continued manufacturing of catalyst-equipped vehicles provides substantial industrial demand, even while their share of the overall market changes.
  • Dependable emissions control: Rhodium’s effectiveness in removing nitrogen oxides keeps it important in certified catalyst systems. Durability and compliance requirements help sustain its industrial relevance.
  • Concentrated supply: Mine disruptions, refinery maintenance, and delays in releasing material can tighten a small market quickly.
  • Specialist industrial applications: High-performance glass fibre and chemical catalysts provide additional purchasing opportunities, alongside the larger automotive market.

Potential headwinds to watch

  • Battery-electric growth: Vehicles without combustion engines remove the need for exhaust catalysts. Hybrid growth softens this transition but does not eliminate it.
  • Recovering recycled supply: More scrapped vehicles and stronger incentives to recover valuable metals can increase availability without new mining.
  • Economising and substitution: Manufacturers can reduce rhodium loadings, and glassmakers can alter alloy formulations where technically feasible. Its important catalytic role does not eliminate cost-saving pressure.
  • Economic and price-cycle risk: Weaker vehicle production, inventory releases, or reduced buying can reverse gains. A price below a previous peak is not evidence of undervaluation.

Rhodium 6–12 month forecast view

Bias: Neutral to firm, with substantial volatility.

Rationale:

A broadly balanced annual market can still experience temporary shortages when maintenance or purchasing changes delivery timing. This supports the possibility of renewed strength, but improving recycling and softer automotive demand argue against treating a sustained shortage as the base case.

12–24 month forecast view

Bias: Cautiously constructive, led by supply risks.

Rationale:

Resilient petrol and hybrid production could maintain substantial demand while ageing mines and limited replacement projects constrain primary supply. Upside would strengthen if recycling disappoints or production disruptions persist. Stronger recovery volumes or faster battery-electric adoption could instead leave prices under pressure.

3–5 year forecast view

Bias: Selective upside potential, with increasing demand-transition risk.

Rationale:

The long-term case is a balance between difficult supply replacement and declining reliance on combustion engines. Specialist industrial uses provide support but are not a proven substitute for the automotive demand base. Rhodium can still offer substantial upside during supply squeezes; assuming a return to its historical peak would be speculative.

Why physical Rhodium fits the Strategic Metals Invest framework

  • A distinctive industrial role: Exposure centres on emissions-control chemistry and demanding industrial processes.
  • Supply that is difficult to expand: Concentrated by-product production creates the potential for sharp repricing when availability tightens.
  • An uneven automotive transition: Petrol hybrids preserve catalyst demand while battery-only vehicles gain ground, creating opportunities as well as risks.
  • Direct exposure to a specialist market: Physical ownership allows participation in rhodium’s price cycle without depending on the performance of an individual mining company.

Industrial-grade purity, documented provenance, and an established resale route matter for physical holdings. The opportunity is best approached with patience and a clear understanding of purchase costs, selling terms, and rhodium’s capacity for unusually large price swings.

How to Buy Rhodium

For those interested in investing in rhodium, there are several avenues. Physical rhodium can be purchased in the form of grains, bars, or coins from marketplaces like eBay and Alibaba. It’s essential, though, to verify the metal’s purity and authenticity before buying.

Corporate buyers such as General Motors, Ford, and Mercedes only use reputable metal dealers to purchase industry-grade rhodium (minimum 99.9% purity). Reputable dealers, like ourselves, act as the intermediaries between the industries and the metals producers.

Any investors wanting to benefit from future rhodium price gains by buying and owning this unique precious metal can do this through us, the only globally licensed industry supplier offering this option to private investors. Our stellar reputation and longevity have certain competitive advantages, too, such as the immediate availability of the metals at “fair” prices.

Rhodium futures contracts are another option for investors. These contracts allow for the purchase or sale of rhodium at a predetermined price in the future, providing a way to hedge against price fluctuations.

How to Sell Rhodium

Before selling rhodium, it must be assayed to confirm its purity and quality. This process ensures transparency and maximizes the value during the sale.

For those who have invested through us, the selling process is very straightforward as we guarantee the sale of your rhodium holdings at market value, meaning you get your funds within a few days.

1 This price is based on the latest available industry-partner price for Rhodium, dated Nov 09 2026. Prices may be carried forward until a newer market price becomes available. Currency conversions use the latest available ECB exchange rate.

Calculations on this page last updated Nov 13 2026.

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