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

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

Price for Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrateses stood at $4,730 per ton in 2022, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 37%. The import price peaked at $9,829 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Japan amounted to +2.6% per year.

Price for Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrateses stood at $12,392 per ton in 2022, picking up by 5.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 16,227%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $174,136 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($13,292 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK totaled $10,149 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+109.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, the amount of niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrateses imported into Switzerland soared to 173 tons, rising by 20% against 2021. In general, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -16.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 44%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 206 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrateses surged to $820K in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.7% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -6.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 41%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $877K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Import of Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in Switzerland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States58783260880211.0%
Others34.844.56.118.3-19.3%
Total6228776148209.6%

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

  1. United States (170.9 tons)

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

In 2022, approx. 702 kg of niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrateses were exported from Switzerland; growing by 204% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 508%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrateses soared to $8.7K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a precipitous decline.

Export of Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in Switzerland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
GermanyN/A0.32.34.3278.6%
United KingdomN/AN/A0.23.81800.0%
France0.6N/AN/A0.1-45.0%
Malaysia18.9N/AN/AN/A0%
Others0.34.10.20.626.0%
Total19.84.42.78.7-24.0%

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

  1. United Kingdom (370.0 kg)
  2. Germany (322.0 kg)
  3. France (5.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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