The forecast for China's import of rhodium in semi-manufactured forms indicates a declining trend from 2024 to 2028, starting at $87.49 thousand and decreasing to $63.95 thousand in value. In 2023, the import value stood significantly higher, suggesting a sharp year-on-year decline.

Key year-on-year variations are evident, with anticipated reductions of approximately 6.9% annually from 2024 to 2025, 7.3% from 2025 to 2026, 7.7% from 2026 to 2027, and 8.2% from 2027 to 2028. Over the five-year period, this downward trajectory averages a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -7.7%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Economic shifts influencing China's industrial demand for rhodium, particularly in critical sectors such as automotive and electronics.
Developments in recycling technologies that might reduce reliance on imports.
Global rhodium market supply changes due to geopolitical factors, affecting pricing and availability.