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

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

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

The average export price for niobium, tantalum, vanadium ores and concentrateses stood at $78,824 per ton in 2022, rising by 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 1,270% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $175,493 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($194,545 per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($1,667 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+79.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average import price for niobium, tantalum, vanadium ores and concentrateses amounted to $62,536 per ton, jumping by 15% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for niobium, tantalum, vanadium ores and concentrateses increased by +107.3% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 35%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Rwanda amounted to +1.8% per year.

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

In 2022, the amount of niobium, tantalum, vanadium ores and concentrateses exported from Switzerland surged to 102 kg, growing by 183% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline.

In value terms, exports of niobium, tantalum, vanadium ores and concentrateses soared to $8K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a dramatic slump.

Export of Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium Ores and Concentrates in Switzerland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany7.70.4N/A4.3-17.7%
United Kingdom1.40.4N/A3.839.5%
AustriaN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Malaysia5.71.72.5N/A-33.8%
Canada4.31.50.1N/A-84.8%
Others0.10.1N/AN/A0.0%
Total19.14.12.78.0-25.2%

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

  1. United Kingdom (77.0 kg)
  2. Germany (22.0 kg)
  3. Austria (3.0 kg)

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

For the third consecutive year, Switzerland recorded decline in purchases abroad of niobium, tantalum, vanadium ores and concentrateses, which decreased by 99.9% to 28 kg in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a dramatic downturn. The smallest decline of -16.6% was in 2020.

In value terms, imports of niobium, tantalum, vanadium ores and concentrateses declined remarkably to $1.8K in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a dramatic slump. The smallest decline of -11.5% was in 2020.

Import of Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium Ores and Concentrates in Switzerland (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Rwanda15.013.612.0N/A-10.6%
United KingdomN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Others0.70.30.3N/A-34.5%
Total15.713.912.3N/A-11.5%

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

  1. United Kingdom (2.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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