Niobium ore exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of niobium ore by Senegal reached $120.3 million in 2024 (98.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 93 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $120.3M | 98.7K t |
| 2023 | $106.6M | 69.4K t |
| 2022 | $140.7M | 91.2K t |
| 2021 | $99.4M | 85.0K t |
| 2020 | $89.5M | 80.4K t |
| 2019 | $107.8M | 104.2K t |
| 2018 | $89.5M | 77.2K t |
| 2017 | $52.5M | 61.5K t |
Where Senegal exports niobium ore to
Most of it went to China (48%), Spain (19%), United States (8%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $58.2M | 48% |
| Spain | $23.3M | 19% |
| United States | $9.3M | 7.8% |
| India | $8.1M | 6.7% |
| Japan | $5.3M | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $4.5M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 2% |
| Belgium | $2.0M | 1.7% |
| Australia | $1.7M | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 2615
| 2615.10 | Zirconium ore | 97% |
| 2615.90 | Specialty metal ore | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2615.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.22 per kg, close to the world average of $1.31.
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 Senegal 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 Senegal?
Senegal exported niobium ore worth $120.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 98.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 93 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy niobium ore from Senegal?
China was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($58.2 million), followed by Spain (19%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average export price of niobium ore per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of niobium ore from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $52.5 million in 2017 to $120.3 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. The peak was 2022 at $140.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $100.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for niobium ore?
The HS code for niobium ore is heading 2615. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 2615.10 (97% of the value) and 2615.90 (3%).
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