Bismuth
Base Metals · HS 8106 · verified suppliers & live price
About Bismuth
Bismuth is a brittle crystalline metal primarily used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and low-melting alloys for electronics and soldering applications. The metal also serves as a non-toxic replacement for lead in ammunition and fishing weights. Internationally traded forms include high-purity bismuth ingots (99.99%), bismuth oxide, and bismuth compounds. China dominates global production and exports, supplying approximately 80% of world output, with secondary production from Peru, Japan, and Mexico. Buyers should verify bismuth purity certificates and trace element composition, as bismuth intended for pharmaceutical-grade applications requires strict controls on lead and arsenic contamination levels that differ significantly from industrial-grade material.
Specifications
- Grade / spec
- 99.99%, ingot
- HS code
- 8106
- Trading unit
- MT
- Category
- Base Metals
- Pricing basis
- Genesis Index reference
- Buyer protection
- Escrow.com · inspection on release
Genesis Sourcing Intelligence™
On the Genesis network, Bismuth currently matches 15 verified suppliers across 3 countries, with an indicative benchmark price. Its Genesis Sourcing Index of 46/100 reflects moderate sourcing availability — firm offers are assembled through the Genesis sourcing desk, every one escrow-protected.
Computed live from the Genesis network — verified‑supplier availability, geographic reach and price transparency. Recalculated continuously; found only on Genesis.
Verified Bismuth suppliers
Frequently asked questions
What is the current price of Bismuth?
Bismuth is priced at approximately $8,955 per MT on the live Genesis Index. Request a quote for a firm, escrow-protected offer.
How available is Bismuth to source?
Bismuth carries a Genesis Sourcing Index of 46/100 (Moderate), based on 15 verified suppliers across 3 countries on the network and live benchmark pricing. The Genesis sourcing desk assembles firm offers for you.
Who are verified suppliers of Bismuth?
Genesis Trade lists verified Bismuth suppliers and exporters worldwide, including Bismuth Oxide Bi2O3 China Exporter, Exporter of Bi2O3 Bismuth Oxide, 99.99% Bi Bismuth, Bismuth Chemical Apply Bismuth Oxide 99.99% Bismuth Oxide. Every transaction is escrow-protected.
How do I buy Bismuth safely?
Request a quote on Genesis Trade. Payment is held by Escrow.com — a US-licensed, regulated escrow provider — and released only after independent inspection and your confirmation of the goods.