Niobium ore imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $10.0 million of niobium ore in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). That is 34% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.4 million.
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 | $10.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $21.4M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $11.9M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 7.8K t |
Where Turkey imports niobium ore from
Most of the value came from South Africa (39%), Senegal (17%), Ukraine (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.9M | 39% |
| Senegal | $1.7M | 17% |
| Ukraine | $1.3M | 13% |
| Egypt | $998K | 10% |
| Djibouti | $870K | 8.7% |
| United States | $560K | 5.6% |
| France | $307K | 3.1% |
| Australia | $217K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $56K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 2615
| 2615.10 | Zirconium ores and concentrates | 100% |
| 2615.90 | Niobium, tantalum, vanadium ores and concentrates | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2615.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.86 per kg, 42% 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.
Niobium ore exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported niobium ore worth $286 thousand (126 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Algeria (40%), Uzbekistan (21%), Iran (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $115K | 40% |
| Uzbekistan | $62K | 22% |
| Iran | $55K | 19% |
| Russia | $54K | 19% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported niobium ore worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 113 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply niobium ore to Turkey?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Senegal (17%) and Ukraine (13%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of niobium ore per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.86 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $1.31 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of niobium ore to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $21.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export niobium ore?
Yes. Turkey exported $286 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Uzbekistan and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for niobium ore?
The HS code for niobium ore is heading 2615. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2615.10. 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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