Price for Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in Slovenia - 2023

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  1. Price for Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in Slovenia (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in Slovenia (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in Slovenia
  4. Exports of Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in Slovenia

Price for Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in Slovenia (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrateses stood at $2,356 per ton in 2022, rising by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 29% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $2,859 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Spain ($2,932 per ton) and the Netherlands ($2,340 per ton), while the price for Italy ($2,043 per ton) and South Africa ($2,253 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+19.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in Slovenia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrateses amounted to $3,213 per ton, surging by 80% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded modest growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Croatia.

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Italy amounted to +49.2% per year.

Imports of Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in Slovenia

In 2022, approx. 257 tons of niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrateses were imported into Slovenia; reducing by -23.4% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 0.2%.

In value terms, imports of niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrateses reduced to $606K in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16%.

Import of Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in Slovenia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Netherlands78.176.515034263.6%
South Africa22591.940.1108-21.7%
Germany3.439.510394.1202.5%
Spain40.464.280.358.613.2%
Italy2692002631.0-84.5%
United Kingdom159N/AN/AN/A0%
Poland20.980.8N/AN/A286.6%
Others3.82.15.92.0-19.3%
Total799555643606-8.8%

Top Suppliers of Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates to Slovenia in 2022:

  1. Netherlands (146.0 tons)
  2. South Africa (48.0 tons)
  3. Germany (41.5 tons)
  4. Spain (20.0 tons)
  5. Italy (0.5 tons)

Exports of Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in Slovenia

In 2022, overseas shipments of niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrateses decreased by -94.2% to 150 kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports recorded a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 2.6 tons, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrateses contracted rapidly to $482 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 8.7%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $4.6K, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Export of Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in Slovenia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY202020212022CAGR,
2020-2022
CroatiaN/AN/A0.50%
AustriaN/A0.4N/A0%
MalaysiaN/A0.5N/A0%
Italy4.31.0N/A-76.7%
NetherlandsN/A2.3N/A0%
OthersN/A0.5N/A0%
Total4.34.60.5-65.9%

Top Export Markets for Niobium, Tantalum, Vanadium or Zirconium Ores and Concentrates from Slovenia in 2022:

  1. Croatia (150.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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