Gadolinium
Companies
Key Companies in the Gadolinium Value Chain
The Gadolinium industry encompasses at least 5 major companies from junior explorers and mine developers to integrated producers and downstream processors. With annual production of 500 tonnes and prices around 45-70 $/kg oxide, the Gadolinium market supports a diverse corporate ecosystem.
Annual Production
500
tonnes
Market Price
45-70
$/kg oxide
Top Producer
China
95% share
Companies Tracked
5
Major Producers and Processors
The following companies are key participants in the Gadolinium supply chain:
China Southern Rare Earth Group
Major supplier of separated gadolinium from ion-adsorption clay processing
Bayer HealthCare/Bayer Radiology
Pioneer of gadolinium-based MRI contrast agents (Magnevist); one of the largest consumers of pharmaceutical-grade gadolinium
GE HealthCare
Major manufacturer of MRI machines and gadolinium-based contrast agents (Omniscan)
Bracco Imaging
Major producer of gadolinium-based MRI contrast agents (ProHance, MultiHance)
Guerbet
French medical imaging company producing gadolinium contrast agents (Dotarem/Clariscan)
Corporate Strategy Trends
Major consumers of Gadolinium across the mri contrast agents and nuclear reactor shielding sectors are increasingly focused on securing long-term supply agreements, investing in supply chain traceability, and supporting new production sources to reduce exposure to the 95% concentration in China.
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