PGM Markets in 202620 May 2026 23:15
First look at PGM forecasts during Platinum Week: All five major platinum-group metals
(platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium) are expected to remain in deficit in 2026
according to Metals Focus’ latest report, though the research house acknowledges that “price
outcomes will increasingly be shaped by investor flows, stock movements and policy
intervention rather than supply-demand balances alone”. Platinum is forecast to remain in a
fourth consecutive deficit of 312koz, with prices expected to consolidate at an average of
$2,190/oz in 2026 following strong investor inflows. Meanwhile, palladium is expected to have
its fifth deficit year at 376koz, but limited investor appetite will give it a forecast average price of
$1,570/oz, while rhodium’s deficit is forecast to cause above-ground stocks to fall to less than
three months of demand cover, supporting a price of $10,200/oz. Meanwhile, WPIC also
published their latest platinum quarterly yesterday, forecasting a deficit of 297koz in 2026.
Finally, Johnson Matthey published their annual PGM outlook yesterday, forecasting a 370koz
platinum deficit but offering the differentiated view of a modest surplus for palladium and
rhodium in 2026.