Niobium ore exports from the DR Congo: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of niobium ore by the DR Congo reached $60.0 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 93 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 28% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $92.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $83.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $92.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $42.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $81.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $32.0M | 999 t |
| 2018 | $41.6M | 676 t |
| 2017 | $34.7M | 843 t |
Where the DR Congo exports niobium ore to
China alone took 92% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $54.9M | 92% |
| Kazakhstan | $4.6M | 7.7% |
| Malaysia | $429K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $51.55 per kg, 3835% above the world average of $1.31. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo niobium ore exports (HS 2615): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2615: Niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates.
Common questions
What is the value of niobium ore exported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo exported niobium ore worth $60.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 93 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy niobium ore from the DR Congo?
China was the largest buyer with 92% of the value ($54.9 million), followed by Kazakhstan (8%) and Malaysia (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average export price of niobium ore per kg?
The average declared export value was about $51.55 per kg in 2024, 3835% above the world average of $1.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of niobium ore from the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Exports went from $34.7 million in 2017 to $60.0 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. The peak was 2022 at $92.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for niobium ore?
The HS code for niobium ore is heading 2615. In the DR Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2615.90. It sits in HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2615 page.
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