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

Contents:

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

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

The average export price for niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrateses stood at $1,739 per ton in October 2023, growing by 1.5% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in July 2023 an increase of 91% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $2,250 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to October 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In October 2023, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($2,171 per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy totaled $1,626 per ton.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Latvia (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

The average import price for niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrateses stood at $2,728 per ton in October 2023, with an increase of 15% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in December 2022 when the average import price increased by 43% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $4,724 per ton. From January 2023 to October 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($4,696 per ton), while the price for Spain ($2,533 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Exports of niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrateses from Ukraine dropped remarkably to 11K tons in 2022, waning by -58.7% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 71% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 27K tons, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrateses dropped significantly to $21M in 2022. In general, exports showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 85%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $38M, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Export of Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in Ukraine (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Spain6.45.37.15.3-6.1%
Poland1.21.31.23.542.9%
LatviaN/AN/A1.03.2220.0%
LithuaniaN/AN/AN/A2.70%
Russia6.85.36.21.2-43.9%
Turkey1.80.51.61.1-15.1%
Italy2.00.51.50.8-26.3%
Egypt1.00.10.50.8-7.2%
NetherlandsN/AN/A1.60.7-56.3%
Czech RepublicN/AN/AN/A0.70%
Estonia0.60.60.80.5-5.9%
China0.82.613.7N/A313.8%
Others3.04.43.20.7-38.4%
Total23.620.738.221.1-3.7%

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

  1. Latvia (2759.8 tons)
  2. Spain (2521.0 tons)
  3. Poland (1696.0 tons)
  4. Lithuania (1294.9 tons)
  5. Russia (606.0 tons)
  6. Turkey (457.0 tons)
  7. Egypt (374.0 tons)
  8. Italy (366.0 tons)
  9. Netherlands (329.0 tons)
  10. Czech Republic (321.0 tons)
  11. Estonia (242.0 tons)

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

In 2022, supplies from abroad of niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrateses decreased by -79.8% to 231 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports faced a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 94% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 1.5K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrateses shrank sharply to $700K in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 61% against the previous year.

Import of Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in Ukraine (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Spain590679900582-0.5%
Indonesia2.142334640.3167.7%
Italy24.526.710528.95.7%
Germany15578.1N/A22.5-47.4%
United States72.5152305N/A105.1%
Netherlands98.521686.0N/A-6.6%
Others49.520.823825.9-19.4%
Total9911,5961,981700-10.9%

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

  1. Spain (187.1 tons)
  2. Germany (21.1 tons)
  3. Indonesia (13.0 tons)
  4. Italy (6.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

Store
Blog
Event
The Largest Import Markets for Zirconium Ore and Concentrate
Nov 15, 2023
Eye 398

Explore the top import markets for zirconium ore and concentrate, including China, Spain, India, the United States, Malaysia, Italy, Japan, France, Brazil, and Belgium. Gain valuable insights and key statistics from IndexBox market intelligence platform.

China Strengthens Leading Position in Global Imports of Zirconium Ores and Concentrates
Oct 15, 2021
Eye 866

The global zirconium ore and concentrate market soared by +16% y-o-y to $2.4B in 2020. China, Australia and the U.S. lead global zirconium ore and concentrate consumption, with a combined 78%-share of the total volume. China prevails in global zirconium concentrate imports, steadily increasing the volume of purchases over the last decade. In 2020, the world average import price for zirconium ores and concentrates amounted to $987 per ton, rising at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the past ten years.

The Largest Import Markets for Zirconium Ore and Concentrate
Nov 15, 2023
Eye 398

Explore the top import markets for zirconium ore and concentrate, including China, Spain, India, the United States, Malaysia, Italy, Japan, France, Brazil, and Belgium. Gain valuable insights and key statistics from IndexBox market intelligence platform.

China Strengthens Leading Position in Global Imports of Zirconium Ores and Concentrates
Oct 15, 2021
Eye 866

The global zirconium ore and concentrate market soared by +16% y-o-y to $2.4B in 2020. China, Australia and the U.S. lead global zirconium ore and concentrate consumption, with a combined 78%-share of the total volume. China prevails in global zirconium concentrate imports, steadily increasing the volume of purchases over the last decade. In 2020, the world average import price for zirconium ores and concentrates amounted to $987 per ton, rising at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the past ten years.

Free Data: Niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates - Ukraine