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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for niobium, tantalum, vanadium ores and concentrateses amounted to $3,806 per ton, dropping by -63.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a sharp decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 21%. The import price peaked at $50,314 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($63,506 per ton), while the price for South Africa amounted to $2,242 per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+4.1%).

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

The average export price for niobium, tantalum, vanadium ores and concentrateses stood at $29,708 per ton in 2022, surging by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 91%. The export price peaked at $52,048 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Belgium amounted to +12.3% per year.

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

In 2022, imports of niobium, tantalum, vanadium ores and concentrateses into Japan soared to 7.1K tons, increasing by 377% compared with 2021. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of niobium, tantalum, vanadium ores and concentrateses skyrocketed to $27M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 120% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Import of Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium Ores and Concentrates in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
South Africa12.44.35.315.68.0%
Australia1.71.41.76.253.9%
Others0.91.48.75.380.6%
Total15.17.115.727.121.5%

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

  1. South Africa (7.0K tons)
  2. Australia (0.1K tons)

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

In 2022, shipments abroad of niobium, tantalum, vanadium ores and concentrateses was finally on the rise to reach 760 kg after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, faced a dramatic decrease.

In value terms, exports of niobium, tantalum, vanadium ores and concentrateses skyrocketed to $23K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a deep downturn.

Export of Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium Ores and Concentrates in Japan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Indonesia4.00.50.422.678.1%
Philippines8.72.10.5N/A-76.0%
Belgium17.98.46.3N/A-40.7%
Others11.01.58.0N/A-14.7%
Total41.712.515.122.6-18.5%

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

  1. Indonesia (760.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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