Price for Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium Ores and Concentrates in France - 2023

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  1. Price for Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium Ores and Concentrates in France (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium Ores and Concentrates in France (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium Ores and Concentrates in France
  4. Exports of Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium Ores and Concentrates in France

Price for Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium Ores and Concentrates in France (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for niobium, tantalum, vanadium ores and concentrateses stood at $12,142 per ton in 2022, growing by 43% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 91%. The import price peaked at $35,817 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($72,769 per ton), while the price for Australia ($5,969 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium Ores and Concentrates in France (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for niobium, tantalum, vanadium ores and concentrateses amounted to $17,000 per ton, reducing by -95.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 2,246% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $378,237 per ton in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Spain.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +114.5% per year.

Imports of Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium Ores and Concentrates in France

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of niobium, tantalum, vanadium ores and concentrateses, when their volume decreased by -97.6% to 261 kg. Overall, imports saw a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 395% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 11 tons, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, imports of niobium, tantalum, vanadium ores and concentrateses dropped remarkably to $3.2K in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 40%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $94K, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Import of Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium Ores and Concentrates in France (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Australia1.0N/A0.21.39.1%
China3.8N/A0.30.9-38.1%
BelgiumN/AN/AN/A0.10%
SwitzerlandN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
CameroonN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
GermanyN/AN/A91.5N/A0%
MoroccoN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
United States46.966.7N/AN/A42.2%
OthersN/A0.31.90.752.8%
Total51.667.193.93.2-60.4%

Top Suppliers of Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium Ores and Concentrates to France in 2022:

  1. Australia (226.0 kg)
  2. Belgium (14.0 kg)
  3. China (13.0 kg)
  4. Switzerland (5.0 kg)

Exports of Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium Ores and Concentrates in France

In 2022, shipments abroad of niobium, tantalum, vanadium ores and concentrateses decreased by -99.6% to 1 kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 113%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 744 kg. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of niobium, tantalum, vanadium ores and concentrateses shrank notably to $17 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 679%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $96K, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Export of Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium Ores and Concentrates in France (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
SpainN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Switzerland11.4N/AN/AN/A0%
GermanyN/A1.43.3N/A135.7%
United StatesN/AN/A92.4N/A0%
IranN/A10.9N/AN/A0%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total11.412.395.7N/A189.7%

Top Export Markets for Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium Ores and Concentrates from France in 2022:

  1. Spain (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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