In an article published on May 28, 2026, the german journal WELT highlighted assessments and market analyses from TRADIUM regarding Chinese export controls on gallium and germanium. The report focuses on sharply declining export volumes and the resulting implications for industrial supply security.
Christian Hell, Senior Manager Germanium and Minor Metals at TRADIUM, explains the risks facing raw material supply chains and warns of potential consequences for industrial value chains. The article also examines the growing geopolitical importance of critical raw materials in the context of German Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche's visit to China.
