U.S. - Tantalum - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Tantalum Price in the United States - 2023

Contents:

  1. Tantalum Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
  2. Tantalum Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
  3. Tantalum Imports in the United States
  4. Tantalum Exports in the United States

Tantalum Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023

The average tantalum import price stood at $444K per ton in September 2023, picking up by 12% against the previous month. Over the period from September 2022 to September 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.0%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Japan ($886K per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($209K per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tantalum Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023

In September 2023, the average tantalum export price amounted to $573K per ton, jumping by 54% against the previous month. In general, export price indicated a resilient increase from September 2022 to September 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +5.1% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2023 figures, tantalum export price increased by +54.0% against August 2023 indices. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $613K per ton in May 2023; however, from June 2023 to September 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($606K per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($484K per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tantalum Imports in the United States

In 2022, imports of tantalum into the United States expanded significantly to 759 tons, increasing by 12% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, tantalum imports surged to $281M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +59.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 27%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Tantalum in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany58.456.576.110622.0%
China64.261.273.583.59.2%
Thailand29.334.930.935.16.2%
Kazakhstan10.715.227.924.531.8%
Japan3.01.32.516.777.2%
Estonia7.92.17.05.7-10.3%
RwandaN/AN/AN/A4.10%
Others5.64.95.75.5-0.6%
Total17917622428116.2%

Top Suppliers of Tantalum to the United States in 2022:

  1. Germany (255.6 tons)
  2. China (242.1 tons)
  3. Kazakhstan (83.3 tons)
  4. Thailand (71.0 tons)
  5. Japan (52.9 tons)
  6. Estonia (20.9 tons)
  7. Rwanda (14.8 tons)

Tantalum Exports in the United States

For the fourth consecutive year, the United States recorded growth in shipments abroad of tantalum, which increased by 16% to 336 tons in 2022. In general, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +14.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +48.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 17%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, tantalum exports expanded remarkably to $138M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +10.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Tantalum in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Mexico69.265.972.974.22.4%
Germany4.00.315.737.2110.3%
El Salvador14.432.920.19.9-11.7%
Japan7.01.83.57.52.3%
Israel3.25.27.12.7-5.5%
Others4.15.53.36.013.5%
Total10211212313810.6%

Top Export Markets for Tantalum from the United States in 2022:

  1. Mexico (137.1 tons)
  2. Germany (108.8 tons)
  3. El Salvador (58.3 tons)
  4. Japan (15.2 tons)
  5. Israel (5.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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      22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
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      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
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