Vanadium oxide and hydroxide exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported vanadium oxide and hydroxide worth $70.1 million (5.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 42 countries for exports of this product. That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $312.8 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 | $70.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $95.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $98.3M | 89.5K t |
| 2021 | $104.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $98.3M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $289.4M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $312.8M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $122.7M | 7.4K t |
Where South Africa exports vanadium oxide and hydroxide to
The largest buyer markets were United States (46%), Netherlands (18%), Japan (9%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+626% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $32.6M | 46% |
| Netherlands | $12.7M | 18% |
| Japan | $6.3M | 8.9% |
| Canada | $6.2M | 8.9% |
| South Korea | $5.2M | 7.5% |
| Mozambique | $2.7M | 3.9% |
| France | $2.1M | 3% |
| India | $1.2M | 1.7% |
| Mexico | $472K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $313K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.31 per kg, 27% above the world average of $10.46. 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.
Vanadium oxide and hydroxide imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported vanadium oxide and hydroxide worth $285 thousand (25 tonnes). United Kingdom alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $175K | 62% |
| Taiwan | $76K | 27% |
| India | $27K | 9.3% |
| China | $4K | 1.3% |
| United States | $2K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $0K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa vanadium oxide and hydroxide exports (HS 2825.30): 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 2825.30: Vanadium oxides and hydroxides.
Common questions
What is the value of vanadium oxide and hydroxide exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported vanadium oxide and hydroxide worth $70.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 42 countries worldwide, with 16% of world exports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy vanadium oxide and hydroxide from South Africa?
The United States was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($32.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (18%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 626% on the year.
What is the average export price of vanadium oxide and hydroxide per kg?
The average declared export value was about $13.31 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $10.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of vanadium oxide and hydroxide from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $122.7 million in 2017 to $70.1 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2018 at $312.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $148.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also import vanadium oxide and hydroxide?
Yes. South Africa imported $285 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Taiwan and India. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $69.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for vanadium oxide and hydroxide?
The HS code for vanadium oxide and hydroxide is subheading 2825.30. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2825 page.
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