6. Markets, prices and qualities

The market and prices for selenium and tellurium are detailed and analyzed in the "Economic data" section of the "Find out more" section [Doc. M 2 370] .

Around twenty copper refineries worldwide recover selenium and occasionally tellurium. The market is roughly balanced, with supply growth offset by strong demand from China in recent years.

Table B [Doc. M 2 370] shows average annual prices in dollars per pound ($/lb).

Selenium is largely marketed as a powder, with a particle size of less than 80 μm, whose purity can reach 99.8% with a minimum of 99.5%. There are also selenium granules and merchant selenium products, including SeO _...