How much vanadium does South Africa produce and export?
South Africa is the 4th largest producer of vanadium: 5,000 tonnes in 2025, 4.4% of the world's 113,300 tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the 5th largest exporter by value: $65.1 million in 2024, 9.7% of world exports of ferrovanadium (HS 720292) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the Netherlands, which takes 37% of its vanadium exports by value.
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South Africa's vanadium production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5,000 tonnes | 4.4% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
South Africa's vanadium exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | $65.1 million | 9.7% | 3,142 t | $20,721 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 720292 (Ferro-vanadium).
Where South Africa's vanadium goes
| Destination | Value | Share of South Africa's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $24M | 37% |
| Luxembourg | $8M | 12% |
| Japan | $6M | 8.9% |
| Mexico | $4M | 6.8% |
| Brazil | $4M | 6.7% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "South Africa vanadium: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/ZAF/vanadium/ (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.