Price for Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in Germany - 2023

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  1. Price for Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in Germany (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in Germany (FOB) - 2023
  3. Imports of Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in Germany
  4. Exports of Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in Germany

Price for Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in Germany (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrateses stood at $2,932 per ton in September 2023, shrinking by -13.9% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 when the average import price increased by 105% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $5,881 per ton. From May 2023 to September 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($23,335 per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($356 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+25.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in Germany (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrateses stood at $4,088 per ton in October 2023, increasing by 26% against the previous month. Over the last twelve-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +3.2%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($18,432 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($3,216 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in Germany

For the third consecutive year, Germany recorded growth in supplies from abroad of niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrateses, which increased by 25% to 39K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a significant expansion from 2020 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +27.8% over the last two-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +63.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrateses soared to $135M in 2022. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 64%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Import of Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in Germany (Million USD)
COUNTRY202020212022CAGR,
2020-2022
Netherlands22.030.365.272.2%
Brazil19.016.326.618.3%
United States1.82.86.590.0%
Australia0.62.65.6205.5%
United Kingdom2.22.23.016.8%
South AfricaN/A0.22.31050.0%
Ukraine0.12.21.3260.6%
Malaysia4.66.6N/A43.5%
Ethiopia4.68.6N/A87.0%
Others3.323.924.2170.8%
Total58.295.813552.3%

Top Suppliers of Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates to Germany in 2022:

  1. Netherlands (25.9K tons)
  2. United States (3.0K tons)
  3. Australia (2.6K tons)
  4. Ukraine (1.0K tons)
  5. Brazil (0.9K tons)
  6. South Africa (0.9K tons)
  7. United Kingdom (0.8K tons)

Exports of Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in Germany

In 2022, exports of niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrateses from Germany reduced markedly to 1.9K tons, waning by -15.3% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 3.5%.

In value terms, exports of niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrateses skyrocketed to $5.8M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated slight growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +53.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in Germany (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Austria8294519181,17212.2%
Hungary8824705279362.0%
United Kingdom62561070283410.1%
Netherlands1.071.8313702788.7%
Italy21829319138220.6%
Brazil0.215.89.42741010.6%
Mexico26476.2208243-2.7%
France986449194243-37.3%
Czech Republic12364.561.220718.9%
Spain14486.512319711.0%
Belgium41714317647.8-51.4%
Portugal59050631414.9-70.7%
Latvia46.597.3172N/A92.3%
Others5334685365903.4%
Total5,6583,8024,4465,8431.1%

Top Export Markets for Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates from Germany in 2022:

  1. Austria (427.5 tons)
  2. Hungary (365.0 tons)
  3. United Kingdom (307.1 tons)
  4. Netherlands (222.1 tons)
  5. Italy (126.2 tons)
  6. Mexico (90.0 tons)
  7. Brazil (82.5 tons)
  8. France (72.6 tons)
  9. Czech Republic (57.7 tons)
  10. Spain (52.0 tons)
  11. Belgium (17.1 tons)
  12. Portugal (5.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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