Ferro-niobium imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $22.3 million of ferro-niobium in 2024 (812 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 19% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22.3M | 812 t |
| 2023 | $27.4M | 979 t |
| 2022 | $20.5M | 808 t |
| 2021 | $20.8M | 807 t |
| 2020 | $13.5M | 720 t |
| 2019 | $16.8M | 715 t |
| 2018 | $17.4M | 857 t |
| 2017 | $14.8M | 771 t |
Where South Africa imports ferro-niobium from
Brazil alone supplied 66% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $14.7M | 66% |
| Canada | $7.5M | 34% |
| Germany | $86K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $30K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.46 per kg, close to the world average of $24.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ferro-niobium exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported ferro-niobium worth $376 thousand (13 tonnes). Germany alone took 80% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $301K | 80% |
| Netherlands | $71K | 19% |
| Ghana | $4K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa ferro-niobium imports (HS 7202.93): 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 7202.93: Ferro-alloys: ferro-niobium.
Common questions
What is the value of ferro-niobium imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported ferro-niobium worth $22.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 812 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 77 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply ferro-niobium to South Africa?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($14.7 million), followed by Canada (34%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of ferro-niobium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.46 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $24.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ferro-niobium to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.8 million in 2017 to $22.3 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2023 at $27.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export ferro-niobium?
Yes. South Africa exported $376 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the Netherlands and Ghana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $21.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for ferro-niobium?
The HS code for ferro-niobium is subheading 7202.93. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7202 page.
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