Destination
China
- Latest exports
- $29.8M
- Market share
- 13.6%
- Growth
- +25.4%
- Access
- Not reported
- Signal
- Growing
T3 · Product exporter position
Democratic Republic of the Congo exports of Niobium, tantalum, vanadium ores and concentrates (HS 261590)
See where Democratic Republic of the Congo stands in niobium, tantalum, vanadium ores and concentrates: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.
Latest exports
$50.8MLatest observed lane totalDestination markets
12Reported active marketsThree-year growth
+14.4%Annualized changeDestination HHI
3,659Destination concentrationWeighted share
18.4%Reported market positionExporter evidence
How strong is Democratic Republic of the Congo in Niobium, tantalum, vanadium ores and concentrates?
Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 261590. Values retain their observed coverage period.
Exporter scale
Latest exports$50.8M
Current 2024 exports$40.7M
Three-year average$48.2M
Historical peak$109.1M
Market position
Active destinations12
Destination HHI3,659
Weighted share18.4%
Share change-1.8 pp
Competitiveness
Three-year growth+14.4%
Volatility0.8
Maximum drawdown79.2%
TrendRapid growth
| Measure | Value | What it describes |
|---|---|---|
| Exporter | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Country represented by this profile |
| Latest observed exports | $50.8M | Sum of latest observed destination-lane values |
| Current 2024 exports | $40.7M | Common-year comparison where reported |
| Three-year growth | +14.4% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Five-year growth | +10.8% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Leading destination | CHN | Destination with the largest observed export value |
| Leading destination share | 58.7% | Share of observed exporter totals |
| Destination concentration | 3,659 | HHI across destination markets |
| Weighted share change | -1.8 pp | Value-weighted latest change in market share |
| Limited-history lanes | 44.4% | Share of lanes with shorter history |
Destination markets
Where does Democratic Republic of the Congo sell niobium, tantalum, vanadium ores and concentrates?
Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.
| Destination | Latest exports | Market share | Growth | Access | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | $29.8M | 13.6% | +25.4% | Not reported | Growing |
| Germany | $5.2M | 17.1% | +0% | Not reported | Declining |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.1M | 13.5% | +34.2% | Not reported | Growing |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | $2.0M | 11.2% | +112.9% | Not reported | Growing |
| Thailand | $933.5K | 2.7% | +2.8% | Not reported | Accelerating |
| Malaysia | $573.3K | 2.8% | -22.9% | Not reported | Stable |
Destination
Germany
- Latest exports
- $5.2M
- Market share
- 17.1%
- Growth
- +0%
- Access
- Not reported
- Signal
- Declining
Destination
United Arab Emirates
- Latest exports
- $3.1M
- Market share
- 13.5%
- Growth
- +34.2%
- Access
- Not reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
- Latest exports
- $2.0M
- Market share
- 11.2%
- Growth
- +112.9%
- Access
- Not reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Thailand
- Latest exports
- $933.5K
- Market share
- 2.7%
- Growth
- +2.8%
- Access
- Not reported
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
Malaysia
- Latest exports
- $573.3K
- Market share
- 2.8%
- Growth
- -22.9%
- Access
- Not reported
- Signal
- Stable
Price intelligence
How does Democratic Republic of the Congo's price position vary?
Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.
Highest reported price
Kazakhstan: $86.2K / ton.
Lowest reported price
Zambia: $434.5 / ton.
Median price
$40.9K / ton across reported markets.
Export trend
Reported export history
Annual observations for Democratic Republic of the Congo and HS 261590 where available.
| Year | Exports | Year-on-year change | Active destinations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $17.7M | +785.4% | 7 |
| 2011 | $23.7M | +34% | 11 |
| 2012 | $28.3M | +19.5% | 14 |
| 2013 | $25.8M | -8.9% | 16 |
| 2014 | $28.6M | +10.8% | 16 |
| 2015 | $43.8M | +52.9% | 10 |
| 2016 | $40.0M | -8.5% | 11 |
| 2017 | $37.6M | -6% | 13 |
| 2018 | $55.5M | +47.6% | 14 |
| 2019 | $24.3M | -56.2% | 6 |
| 2020 | $46.7M | +92% | 7 |
| 2021 | $27.1M | -41.9% | 10 |
| 2022 | $51.6M | +90% | 7 |
| 2023 | $52.4M | +1.5% | 9 |
| 2024 | $40.7M | -22.3% | 12 |
Exporter context
Democratic Republic of the Congo economy and trade network
The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 261590.
Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported exports of $37.3B and a trade balance of $17.4B in 2024.
Available structural indicators include 0% trade openness, 0% investment, and 270 active trade partners.
Reported values
Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.
Calculated indicators
Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.
Coverage
Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Democratic Republic of the Congo niobium, tantalum, vanadium ores and concentrates exports
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