Niobium ore exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of niobium ore by Mozambique reached $137.5 million in 2024 (204.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 93 countries for exports of this product. That is 31% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $197.9 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 | $137.5M | 204.5K t |
| 2023 | $197.9M | 298.5K t |
| 2022 | $161.2M | 114.3K t |
| 2021 | $120.9M | 120.1K t |
| 2020 | $78.5M | 101.7K t |
| 2019 | $96.2M | 113.7K t |
| 2018 | $112.1M | 134.3K t |
| 2017 | $81.1M | 146.6K t |
Where Mozambique exports niobium ore to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+743% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $74.4M | 54% |
| Italy | $16.1M | 12% |
| Thailand | $14.4M | 11% |
| United States | $10.2M | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $8.1M | 5.9% |
| Spain | $7.8M | 5.7% |
| Vietnam | $4.1M | 3% |
| France | $2.2M | 1.6% |
| Hong Kong | $13K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2615
| 2615.10 | Zirconium ore | 81% |
| 2615.90 | Specialty metal ore | 19% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2615.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.67 per kg, 49% below the world average of $1.31, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Mozambique 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 Mozambique?
Mozambique exported niobium ore worth $137.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 204.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 93 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy niobium ore from Mozambique?
China was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($74.4 million), followed by Italy (12%) and Thailand (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 743% on the year.
What is the average export price of niobium ore per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, 49% below 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 Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $81.1 million in 2017 to $137.5 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2023 at $197.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $123.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for niobium ore?
The HS code for niobium ore is heading 2615. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 2615.10 (81% of the value) and 2615.90 (19%).
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