This paper introduces the global germanium reserve, distribution, supply, demand and price, uses end consumption to forecast the worlds and Chinas germanium supply and demand from 2016—2018, and presents suggestions for germanium investors. Germanium is mainly coexisting with leadzinc deposit, limited by leadzinc production. Its production cannot be largely increased. The future market will maintain a rising trend. Optic fiber may become a major increment point for Germanium. Driven by military and civil markets, infrared optics is also rising. As aviation and solar panel develops, germanium for solar batter will be in great demand. Its price will be climbing up when demand exceeds supply. This paper presents suggestions in protecting germanium resource, making rational profits in processing. Investors shall pay attention to germanium infrared market in the short term and to solar panel in the long term.