Palladium market chart
Historical benchmark in CAD per troy ounce; weight conversions are shown in the tables.
Palladium Price Chart in CAD per Tael (Shanghai / Mainland China)
Live palladium price history in Canadian Dollar (CAD) per tael (shanghai / mainland china). Toggle 24H, 7D, 30D, and 1Y ranges to analyze palladium trends.
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= 50.0000 grams
= 1.607537 troy ounces
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Palladium price by weight
| Weight | Grams | Spot value (CAD) |
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| Troy Ounce | 31.1035 | — |
| Gram | 1 | — |
| Kilogram | 1000 | — |
| Pennyweight | 1.55517 | — |
| Tola | 11.6638 | — |
| Tael (Hong Kong) | 37.429 | — |
| Tael (Shanghai / Mainland China) | 50 | — |
| Tael (Taiwan) | 37.5 | — |
| Grain | 0.0648 | — |
| Momme | 3.75 | — |
| Baht | 15.244 | — |
| Chi | 3.75 | — |
| Don | 3.75 | — |
| Mesghal | 4.6875 | — |
What is a Tael (Shanghai / Mainland China)? Palladium weight, conversions and local use
Definition. The Shanghai or metric tael is exactly 50 grams, the rounded unit adopted in mainland China after metrication. Locally it is written 市两 (shìliǎng). One tael (shanghai / mainland china) equals 50 grams, or 1.60754 troy ounces, which at today's palladium spot price works out to — CAD.
Where it is used. Shanghai Gold Exchange contracts settle in kilograms, but retail shops and traditional dealers still speak in 市两 of 50 g, and 50 g bars are a popular gift and savings format. The unit is the trading standard in mainland China.
Pricing conventions. Mainland quotes are set against the SGE benchmark in yuan per gram; converting to a dollar price per 50 g tael is the usual way to compare Shanghai with London and see whether China is paying a premium. Palladium is almost entirely an industrial metal, so a retail quote in this unit is a conversion from the ounce price rather than a rate you will see posted in a shop.
Good to know. The metric tael is noticeably heavier than the Hong Kong tael (50 g vs 37.429 g) — the two are not interchangeable, and confusing them overstates a price by a third.
Palladium price per Tael (Shanghai / Mainland China) in CAD — quick conversion table
| Quantity | Grams | Troy ounces | Value (CAD) |
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| 1 tael (shanghai / mainland china) | 50 g | 1.6075 oz t | — |
| 5 tael (shanghai / mainland china)s | 250 g | 8.0377 oz t | — |
| 10 tael (shanghai / mainland china)s | 500 g | 16.0754 oz t | — |
| 100 tael (shanghai / mainland china)s | 5,000 g | 160.7537 oz t | — |
Values are calculated from the live XPD spot price converted into Canadian Dollar and refresh with the price above.
Buying Palladium in Canada: local market, taxes and premiums
At the live price shown above per tael (shanghai / mainland china), the price you see here is the international XPD spot price converted into Canadian Dollar. Physical buyers in Canada pay that reference plus a premium, and local trading is concentrated around Toronto and the Royal Canadian Mint distribution network. Buyers there generally watch the LBMA price converted at the Bank of Canada daily rate as the day's reference.
Taxes and duties. Platinum must be 99.95% to be zero-rated; numismatic and lower-purity items are taxed at the provincial rate. Palladium is dominated by industrial buyers, so retail coins and bars are scarce and premiums move sharply with supply news. That is why the shop price of palladium in CAD can sit noticeably above the spot value of the same tael (shanghai / mainland china) of metal.
How people usually buy. The common routes in Canada are Royal Canadian Mint, bank-linked bullion desks, online dealers and TSX-listed metal trusts. The products most often quoted locally include Gold Maple Leaf, Silver Maple Leaf, RCM 1 kg bars, Maplegram sheets.
Local conventions. The Maple Leaf is struck at 99.99% fineness, one of the purest mass-market bullion coins available. Before you buy, compare the dealer's asking price per tael (shanghai / mainland china) with the live palladium price above, and check the buy-back spread the same dealer offers — that round-trip cost matters more than a small difference in the headline CAD quote.
Market information only, updated with live prices. Not tax or investment advice; tax rules in Canada can change.
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About Palladium Price in CAD
What is Palladium?
Palladium is a rare, lustrous silvery-white metal discovered in 1803. It is the least dense and has the lowest melting point of the platinum group metals.
History
Palladium was discovered in 1803 by William Hyde Wollaston, who named it after the asteroid Pallas.
Common Uses
Interesting Facts
- •Over 80% of palladium is used in catalytic converters
- •Russia and South Africa produce 80% of the world's palladium
- •Palladium can absorb up to 900 times its own volume of hydrogen
Palladium Price Per Tael (Shanghai / Mainland China) in Canadian Dollar
The current palladium price per tael (shanghai / mainland china) in Canadian Dollar (CAD) is updated in real-time based on international market rates. Palladium is traded globally and its price fluctuates based on supply and demand, economic conditions, and geopolitical factors.
When buying or selling palladium in Canada, it's important to understand that prices are typically quoted in troy ounces on international markets. Our converter helps you easily calculate the price in tael (shanghai / mainland china)s, which may be more practical for local transactions.
The Shanghai or mainland China tael (市两, shìliǎng) is a metric tael equal to exactly 50 grams. It is the standard unit for precious metals trading in mainland China. This unit is commonly used when trading palladium in various markets around the world.
Palladium Long-Term Returns vs Current CAD Price
How palladium has performed over 1, 5, 10, and 20 years against today's spot price (USD/oz). Useful for Canada investors tracking palladium in CAD.
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Historical prices are approximate annual averages, interpolated between anchor years (1980–2026).
Palladium price in CAD – FAQ
How much does one ounce of palladium cost in CAD today?
One troy ounce of palladium currently costs approximately the live spot price shown on this page. This live spot price is refreshed every 5 minutes from MetalflowAPI market data and reflects the international XPD/CAD rate.
What is the current palladium rate in Canada today?
The current palladium rate in Canada is the live spot price shown on this page per tael (shanghai / mainland china). Prices refresh every 5 minutes and follow the international Palladium spot price converted to Canadian Dollar.
How much is 1 tael (shanghai / mainland china) of palladium in CAD?
1 tael (shanghai / mainland china) of palladium equals the live spot price shown on this page today. This is calculated from the live spot price per troy ounce, converted via the CAD exchange rate (1 tael (shanghai / mainland china) = 50 grams).
How is the palladium price per tael (shanghai / mainland china) calculated?
The palladium price per tael (shanghai / mainland china) is calculated by converting the international spot price (quoted per troy ounce in USD) to CAD using the current exchange rate, then converting to the tael (shanghai / mainland china) weight unit (1 tael (shanghai / mainland china) = 50 grams).
Do I pay tax or VAT when buying palladium in Canada?
Platinum must be 99.95% to be zero-rated; numismatic and lower-purity items are taxed at the provincial rate. Always confirm the current rule with the dealer, because the tax treatment changes the real cost per tael (shanghai / mainland china) more than small differences in the CAD spot quote.
Where do people usually buy palladium in Canada?
The usual routes are Royal Canadian Mint, bank-linked bullion desks, online dealers, TSX-listed metal trusts. Local trading is centred on Toronto and the Royal Canadian Mint distribution network, and the products most often quoted are Gold Maple Leaf, Silver Maple Leaf, RCM 1 kg bars, Maplegram sheets.
Why is the shop price of palladium higher than the spot price in CAD?
Retail prices add a dealer premium covering refining, minting, shipping, insurance and margin, plus any local tax. Palladium is dominated by industrial buyers, so retail coins and bars are scarce and premiums move sharply with supply news. Compare the asking price per tael (shanghai / mainland china) with the live spot value above, and check the dealer's buy-back spread.
Which price reference does the Canada palladium market follow?
Local buyers generally follow the LBMA price converted at the Bank of Canada daily rate, converted into Canadian Dollar (CAD). The Maple Leaf is struck at 99.99% fineness, one of the purest mass-market bullion coins available.