Exports In 2022, Nigeria exported $110M in Niobium, tantalum and vanadium ores and concentrates, making it the 1st 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 18th most exported product in Nigeria. The main destination of Niobium, tantalum and vanadium ores and concentrates exports from Nigeria are: China ($64.7M), Malaysia ($31.4M), Thailand ($8.07M), Hong Kong ($6.06M), and Netherlands ($1.44k).
The fastest growing export markets for Niobium, tantalum and vanadium ores and concentrates of Nigeria between 2021 and 2022 were Malaysia ($24.4M), China ($19.7M), and Thailand ($6.28M).
Imports In 2018, Nigeria imported $6.76k in Niobium, tantalum and vanadium ores and concentrates, becoming the 44th 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 3941st most imported product in Nigeria. Nigeria imports Niobium, tantalum and vanadium ores and concentrates primarily from: China ($6.76k).
COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as RHI Magnesita (6), Ford Motor Company (2), and Barry Callebaut (2) were at the forefront of shipping Niobium, tantalum and vanadium ores and concentrates from Nigeria to the United States.