How much niobium does Brazil produce and export?
Brazil is the largest producer of niobium: 104,000 tonnes in 2025, 93% of the world's 112,000 tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the largest exporter by value: $2.6 billion in 2024, 75% of world exports of ferroniobium (HS 720293) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 41% of its niobium exports by value.
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Brazil's niobium production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104,000 tonnes | 93% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Brazil's niobium exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.6 billion | 75% | 100,646 t | $25,679 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 720293 (Ferro-niobium).
Where Brazil's niobium goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Brazil's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1B | 41% |
| Netherlands | $462M | 18% |
| South Korea | $196M | 7.6% |
| Japan | $170M | 6.6% |
| Singapore | $170M | 6.6% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Brazil niobium: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/BRA/niobium/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.