Understanding Palladium prices
Raw materials and production
Palladium is a platinum-group metal recovered from metal-bearing ores, often together with nickel, copper or other precious metals. Refining and recycling of spent catalysts both contribute to usable supply.
Applications and consumption
Vehicle emission-control catalysts are an important application of palladium. The metal is also used in electronics, chemical catalysts and certain dental alloys. Its ability to catalyse reactions gives it value beyond decorative uses.
What affects Palladium prices?
Vehicle production, catalyst design, mine output and recycling volumes affect palladium demand and supply. Changes in engine technology or substitution with other metals can shift consumption. Concentrated production regions and limited short-term supply flexibility can amplify price changes.
How to read Palladium price today
This page follows Palladium in NYMEX. The price type is Futures contract, with values expressed in USD/oz troy. Compare quotations only after matching the product specification, unit, market and publication period. Changes in the chart describe the recorded series; they do not measure every transaction in the wider market. A local purchase may include freight, processing, taxes or dealer margins. Differences in quality or delivery conditions can therefore produce a different final cost even when the reference price is unchanged.
The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
Further reading: Royal Society of Chemistry — Palladium ↗
Frequently asked questions about Palladium
What is Palladium price today?
The latest available value is 1,113.30 USD/oz troy, for 10/16/2026. It represents Futures contract. Check the displayed period and market before treating it as a quotation for a purchase today. The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
What affects Palladium prices?
Vehicle production, catalyst design, mine output and recycling volumes affect palladium demand and supply. Changes in engine technology or substitution with other metals can shift consumption. Concentrated production regions and limited short-term supply flexibility can amplify price changes.
What is Palladium used for in everyday life and industry?
Vehicle emission-control catalysts are an important application of palladium. The metal is also used in electronics, chemical catalysts and certain dental alloys. Its ability to catalyse reactions gives it value beyond decorative uses.
Why can local Palladium prices differ from this chart?
Local offers may include delivery, processing, taxes and commercial margins. Differences in quality, product form, market and contract timing can also change the price. Compare the same specification and unit before drawing conclusions.
Where can I compare historical Palladium prices?
Use the price chart and dated history table on this page, or download the CSV. Choose a period and keep the market, product and units consistent. Missing publication dates are not filled with invented observations.