🇺🇸 United States imports of niobium ore: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United States imported niobium ore worth $110.9 million (30.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 113 countries for imports of this product. That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $177.2 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of niobium ore by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $110.9M | 30.3K t |
| 2023 | $98.6M | 27.3K t |
| 2022 | $177.2M | 48.6K t |
| 2021 | $116.8M | 31.3K t |
| 2020 | $70.3M | 23.3K t |
| 2019 | $107.1M | 34.5K t |
| 2018 | $101.8M | 40.3K t |
| 2017 | $81.0M | 37.5K t |
Where the United States imports niobium ore from
Most of the value came from Australia (47%), South Africa (24%), Mozambique (9%). Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest (+743% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $52.6M | 48% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $26.3M | 24% |
| 🇲🇿 Mozambique | $10.2M | 9.2% |
| 🇸🇳 Senegal | $9.3M | 8.4% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $8.4M | 7.6% |
| 🇬🇲 Gambia | $983K | 0.9% |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | $872K | 0.8% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $594K | 0.5% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $420K | 0.4% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $268K | 0.2% |
Types of niobium ore under HS 2615
| 2615.10 | Zirconium ores and concentrates | 54% |
| 2615.90 | Niobium, tantalum, vanadium ores and concentrates | 46% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2615.
Average import price of niobium ore
The average declared value was about $3.66 per kg, 179% 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.
The United States also exports niobium ore
The United States exported $59.7 million of niobium ore in 2024 (24.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 93 countries. The largest buyer markets were India (26%), Mexico (20%), China (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $15.4M | 26% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $12.1M | 20% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $5.8M | 9.6% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $3.8M | 6.4% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $3.2M | 5.4% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $3.1M | 5.2% |
| Taiwan | $2.5M | 4.2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.2M | 3.7% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $2.0M | 3.4% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $2.0M | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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.
Niobium ore trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of niobium ore imported by the United States?
The United States imported niobium ore worth $110.9 million in 2024 (30.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import niobium ore from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Australia (47%), South Africa (24%), Mozambique (9%).
What is the average import price of niobium ore in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $3.66 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.31 per kg.
Does the United States export niobium ore?
Yes. The United States exported niobium ore worth $59.7 million in 2024, mainly to India, Mexico, China.
What is the HS code for niobium ore?
Niobium ore falls under HS heading 2615 (Niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading niobium ore with the United States?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United States with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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