Niobium Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Type (Ferroniobium, Niobium Oxide, Niobium Metal, Vacuum Grade Niobium Alloys), By Application (Steel, Superalloys, Superconducting Magnets, Capacitors, Glass, Other), By End-Use (Construction, Automotive, Aerospace & Defence, Oil and Gas, Other), And Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

The global niobium market size is expected to gain momentum owing to the rising demand for steel in various applications during the forecast period. Niobium appears as a light grey color crystalline metal. It could be found in the earth's crust and in the minerals like columbite and pyrochlore. The niobium has the ability to transforms into a superconductor at cryogenic temperature. Additionally, the product is majorly utilized to provide high strength to low alloy steels, it also offers wear resistance and surface hardness properties. It also has good mechanical properties, due to that it applied for gas pipelines, ships hulls, railroad tracks, and car & truck bodies. Niobium is also used for the production of superconducting magnets, alloys, optical modulators, mobile telephones, glasses, and surface acoustic wave devices.

The increasing demand for steel in various applications will aid to boost the consumption of niobium. The product is utilized in steel as ferroniobium for the production of high strength, and low alloy steel for the pipeline, construction, and automotive industries. It is mainly used in stainless steel. The addition of niobium in the steel not only makes it stronger but also helps to reduce the requirement of steel, thereby decreases the overall cost. The increasing use of lightweight steel in the automotive industry coupled with enhancement in steel manufacturing will help to surge the product demand. Hence, rising product demand will fuel the niobium market growth during the forecast timeline.   

However, the rare availability of niobium causes limited in supply and restrict its adoption in various application. Hence, this іѕ anticipated hindering the market growth.

Niobium Market Segmentation Analysis:

Based on type, the niobium market is segmented into ferroniobium, niobium oxide, niobium metal, and vacuum grade niobium alloys. Based on application, the market is segmented into steel, superalloys, superconducting magnets, capacitors, glass, and other. Based on end-use, the market is segmented into construction, automotive, aerospace and defence, oil and gas, and other. From a geographical standpoint, the market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.  

Key Players Covered:

• Anglo American


• Global Advanced Metals


• CBMM, Advanced Metallurgical


• Magris Resources


• SDMS, Molycorp


• Alkane Resources Ltd.


• Grandview Materials Inc. 


• Corevale Limited


• NioCorp Developments Ltd.


• Taseko Mines Ltd.


• Titanex GmbH

Key Insights

• Key Emerging Trends – For Major Countries


• Key Developments: Mergers, Acquisition, Partnership, etc.


• Latest Technological Advancement


• Insights on Regulatory Scenarios


• Porters Five Forces Analysis

Regional Analysis:

Increasing Demand in Construction Industry to Promote Growth in Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness the highest growth in the niobium market. The growth is attributed to the rising adoption of the product in the construction industry. Further, the rising adoption of the product in steel manufacturing will fuel the market growth in this region. The increasing use of niobium in the automotive and aerospace & defense industry will fuel the market growth in Europe. In North America, the growth is due to the adoption of the product superalloys & capacitors applications. The Middle East & Africa is anticipated to witness significant growth, owing to the adoption of the product in the oil & gas industry.

Segmentation

Niobium Industry Developments

• In October 2019, H.C. Starck Tantalum and Niobium has launched amtrinsic tantalum and niobium metal powder range for additive manufacturing. This launch will help the company to expand its product range.


• In April 2018, Anglo American plc has sell its niobium and phosphates businesses to China Molybdenum Co. Ltd (“CMOC”) at a total cash consideration of $1.5 billion. Both the businesses are located in the states of Goiás and São Paulo, in Brazil. This agreemnent will help CMOC to enter into niobium and phosphates market and to expand its business in Brazil.