Exports In 2022, Japan exported $99k in Niobium, tantalum and vanadium ores and concentrates, making it the 46th largest exporter of Niobium, tantalum and vanadium ores and concentrates in the world. At the same year, Niobium, tantalum and vanadium ores and concentrates was the 4094th most exported product in Japan. The main destination of Niobium, tantalum and vanadium ores and concentrates exports from Japan are: Indonesia ($47.9k), United States ($43.8k), Sri Lanka ($6.55k), Chinese Taipei ($604), and Thailand ($167).
The fastest growing export markets for Niobium, tantalum and vanadium ores and concentrates of Japan between 2021 and 2022 were United States ($7.13k), Sri Lanka ($6.55k), and Chinese Taipei ($318).
Imports In 2022, Japan imported $26.6M in Niobium, tantalum and vanadium ores and concentrates, becoming the 6th largest importer of Niobium, tantalum and vanadium ores and concentrates in the world. At the same year, Niobium, tantalum and vanadium ores and concentrates was the 1866th most imported product in Japan. Japan imports Niobium, tantalum and vanadium ores and concentrates primarily from: South Africa ($15.3M), Australia ($6.1M), Rwanda ($5.17M), United Arab Emirates ($86.2k), and United States ($9.18k).
The fastest growing import markets in Niobium, tantalum and vanadium ores and concentrates for Japan between 2021 and 2022 were South Africa ($8.99M), Australia ($4.02M), and United Arab Emirates ($86.2k).
COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as Kubota (7.96k), Toyota (3.5k), and Wismettac Asian Foods (2.45k) were at the forefront of shipping Niobium, tantalum and vanadium ores and concentrates from Japan to the United States.