Ferro-niobium trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in ferro-niobium was worth $3.46 billion in 2024, about 140.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 33% since 2017, and up 4% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.46B | 140.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.32B | 128.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.12B | 122.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.26B | 137.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.40B | 109.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.18B | 145.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.07B | 143.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.60B | 133.0K t |
Top ferro-niobium exporting countries
Brazil is the largest exporter with 76% of world exports, followed by Canada and the Netherlands. The top three supply 93% between them, out of 46 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $2.63B | 76% |
| Canada | $314.8M | 9.1% |
| Netherlands | $267.8M | 7.7% |
| Singapore | $77.0M | 2.2% |
| China | $67.9M | 2% |
| Malaysia | $16.5M | 0.5% |
| United States | $13.9M | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $12.7M | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $12.6M | 0.4% |
| Germany | $10.9M | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $7.8M | 0.2% |
| Slovakia | $5.6M | 0.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 32% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands and the United States. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 55% across 77 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.10B | 32% |
| Netherlands | $531.0M | 15% |
| United States | $276.5M | 8% |
| South Korea | $215.1M | 6.2% |
| Singapore | $177.3M | 5.1% |
| Japan | $174.9M | 5.1% |
| Germany | $103.1M | 3% |
| India | $77.3M | 2.2% |
| Russia | $67.5M | 2% |
| Italy | $60.0M | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $57.8M | 1.7% |
| Finland | $55.5M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $24.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $62.05 per kg and Malaysia $3.45 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7202.93: Ferro-alloys: ferro-niobium. HS 7202 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most ferro-niobium?
Brazil exported $2.63 billion in 2024, 76% of the world total, followed by Canada (9%) and the Netherlands (8%). In all, 46 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most ferro-niobium?
China imported $1.10 billion in 2024, 32% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (15%) and the United States (8%). The top three importers together take 55%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in ferro-niobium?
It was worth $3.46 billion in 2024, about 140.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 33% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 46 countries reported exports and 77 reported imports.
What is the average price of ferro-niobium per kg?
The world average declared value was about $24.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $62.05 per kg and Malaysia $3.45 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for ferro-niobium?
The HS code for ferro-niobium is subheading 7202.93, in chapter 72 (iron and steel). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7202 page.
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