Import origins by country since 2010
Where US imports come from each month, by country and grade.
Niobium Price per kg (United States)
On the US Critical Minerals List and the EU Critical Raw Materials Act list.
Price per kg contained
$42.82
- 1M
- −0.6%
- 6M
- −3.0%
- 1Y
- +0.7%
- 5Y
- +23.0%
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The Stockatomics monthly US benchmark for niobium, in US dollars per kg contained.
$42.82
- 1m
- −0.6%
- 6m
- −3.0%
- 1y
- +0.7%
- 5y
- +23.0%
18 October 2026
- Benchmark price
- $42.82
- Import volume
- Locked
- All-imports price
- Locked
- Premium-priced imports
- Locked
- China share of imports
- Locked
- China unit-value spread
- Locked
- Origin countries
- Locked
At a glance
Niobium price key figures
- Price per kg contained
- $42.82
- 1-month change
- −0.6%
- 6-month change
- −3.0%
- 1-year change
- +0.7%
- 5-year change
- +23.0%
- 12-month high
- $47.57
- 12-month low
- $38.62
- Price month
- October 2026
- Price type
- Stockatomics monthly benchmark
- Last updated
- 18 October 2026
By month
Niobium monthly prices
The niobium benchmark for every month from January 2010 to October 2026, in US dollars per kg contained, newest first.
| Month | Price per kg contained | Change |
|---|---|---|
| $42.82 | 0.0% | |
| $42.82 | 0.0% | |
| $42.82 | −0.6% | |
| $43.08 | +5.7% | |
| $40.77 | +0.4% | |
| $40.60 | +4.6% | |
| $38.82 | +0.5% | |
| $38.62 | −12.5% | |
| $44.15 | +4.1% | |
| $42.40 | −10.9% | |
| $47.57 | +16.9% | |
| $40.69 | −1.5% | |
| $41.30 | +1.5% | |
| $40.69 | −4.3% | |
| $42.50 | +4.0% | |
| $40.86 | −0.3% | |
| $40.97 | +3.7% | |
| $39.52 | −2.6% | |
| $40.57 | −1.5% | |
| $41.18 | −7.7% | |
| $44.61 | +9.2% | |
| $40.84 | −1.1% | |
| $41.29 | +4.6% | |
| $39.47 | −3.3% | |
| $40.81 | −1.8% | |
| $41.54 | −0.8% | |
| $41.88 | −3.9% | |
| $43.58 | +3.9% | |
| $41.95 | +1.9% | |
| $41.18 | +0.8% | |
| $40.87 | +5.6% | |
| $38.71 | −9.2% | |
| $42.62 | +4.1% | |
| $40.94 | +6.5% | |
| $38.45 | −4.4% | |
| $40.23 | +3.3% | |
| $38.96 | −2.2% | |
| $39.85 | −1.5% | |
| $40.44 | −3.2% | |
| $41.78 | +3.4% | |
| $40.39 | −3.0% | |
| $41.63 | +6.0% | |
| $39.26 | +0.2% | |
| $39.19 | −2.6% | |
| $40.24 | +1.3% | |
| $39.72 | +0.8% | |
| $39.42 | −0.2% | |
| $39.50 | −4.3% | |
| $41.27 | −6.8% | |
| $44.27 | +11.4% | |
| $39.73 | −0.7% | |
| $40.02 | −3.9% | |
| $41.66 | −0.1% | |
| $41.69 | +4.4% | |
| $39.93 | −1.1% | |
| $40.39 | +4.6% | |
| $38.60 | +1.2% | |
| $38.16 | −3.3% | |
| $39.48 | +11.3% | |
| $35.48 | −3.0% | |
| $36.57 | +3.0% | |
| $35.49 | +2.0% | |
| $34.81 | +3.5% | |
| $33.62 | +0.7% | |
| $33.39 | +2.1% | |
| $32.70 | −3.5% | |
| $33.87 | +5.3% | |
| $32.16 | −5.9% | |
| $34.18 | +4.5% | |
| $32.72 | −1.2% | |
| $33.12 | +2.2% | |
| $32.40 | +0.2% | |
| $32.32 | −4.4% | |
| $33.82 | −1.0% | |
| $34.16 | −1.4% | |
| $34.65 | +9.2% | |
| $31.74 | −2.8% | |
| $32.65 | −1.2% | |
| $33.03 | −1.6% | |
| $33.57 | 0.0% | |
| $33.57 | 0.0% | |
| $33.57 | −0.6% | |
| $33.78 | −4.8% | |
| $35.48 | +1.0% | |
| $35.12 | +2.3% | |
| $34.34 | −4.1% | |
| $35.82 | +3.0% | |
| $34.77 | −0.9% | |
| $35.07 | −6.8% | |
| $37.61 | +5.7% | |
| $35.59 | +0.5% | |
| $35.41 | −1.0% | |
| $35.76 | +2.3% | |
| $34.96 | +12.4% | |
| $31.09 | −8.4% | |
| $33.95 | +0.1% | |
| $33.90 | +3.2% | |
| $32.85 | −0.3% | |
| $32.94 | +7.5% | |
| $30.63 | −6.0% | |
| $32.59 | −0.9% | |
| $32.87 | +3.2% | |
| $31.84 | +2.0% | |
| $31.23 | −3.4% | |
| $32.32 | +2.8% | |
| $31.44 | +1.3% | |
| $31.04 | −0.2% | |
| $31.10 | −2.1% | |
| $31.78 | +2.7% | |
| $30.93 | +0.4% | |
| $30.82 | +0.3% | |
| $30.72 | −0.6% | |
| $30.92 | +1.6% | |
| $30.42 | −2.8% | |
| $31.31 | +2.4% | |
| $30.59 | −2.0% | |
| $31.21 | −0.9% | |
| $31.50 | −2.3% | |
| $32.24 | −5.2% | |
| $34.02 | +8.5% | |
| $31.36 | −0.5% | |
| $31.53 | +3.7% | |
| $30.40 | −6.8% | |
| $32.61 | −0.4% | |
| $32.74 | −2.3% | |
| $33.52 | −1.4% | |
| $34.00 | +1.9% | |
| $33.37 | −4.8% | |
| $35.07 | +5.2% | |
| $33.33 | −9.1% | |
| $36.65 | −1.6% | |
| $37.24 | −1.8% | |
| $37.94 | −3.7% | |
| $39.39 | +1.1% | |
| $38.96 | +0.2% | |
| $38.90 | −1.6% | |
| $39.52 | −0.2% | |
| $39.61 | −0.2% | |
| $39.70 | +5.3% | |
| $37.69 | −3.2% | |
| $38.93 | −4.1% | |
| $40.59 | +4.0% | |
| $39.02 | +1.9% | |
| $38.31 | −4.3% | |
| $40.04 | −0.6% | |
| $40.29 | +0.2% | |
| $40.20 | +1.7% | |
| $39.52 | −0.3% | |
| $39.65 | +3.4% | |
| $38.35 | −2.1% | |
| $39.18 | −1.6% | |
| $39.82 | +0.6% | |
| $39.60 | −0.5% | |
| $39.81 | −7.4% | |
| $43.00 | +4.1% | |
| $41.31 | −1.3% | |
| $41.84 | −2.0% | |
| $42.70 | +1.7% | |
| $41.99 | +1.3% | |
| $41.44 | −2.3% | |
| $42.41 | +5.6% | |
| $40.16 | −2.7% | |
| $41.27 | +0.4% | |
| $41.11 | −0.7% | |
| $41.41 | −3.6% | |
| $42.97 | +7.2% | |
| $40.07 | −1.8% | |
| $40.79 | +10.2% | |
| $37.00 | −11.8% | |
| $41.97 | +1.7% | |
| $41.27 | −3.9% | |
| $42.94 | +4.8% | |
| $40.96 | −3.5% | |
| $42.45 | +3.4% | |
| $41.07 | −1.7% | |
| $41.78 | +6.3% | |
| $39.31 | −5.5% | |
| $41.59 | +1.1% | |
| $41.13 | −0.4% | |
| $41.28 | +0.1% | |
| $41.23 | −0.5% | |
| $41.44 | +1.8% | |
| $40.69 | +0.2% | |
| $40.60 | +1.9% | |
| $39.86 | +0.4% | |
| $39.71 | +2.1% | |
| $38.91 | −1.7% | |
| $39.57 | +0.2% | |
| $39.48 | +5.3% | |
| $37.50 | +1.6% | |
| $36.91 | +0.8% | |
| $36.60 | −0.2% | |
| $36.67 | −3.4% | |
| $37.97 | +3.3% | |
| $36.76 | +1.0% | |
| $36.40 | +0.4% | |
| $36.24 | −0.9% | |
| $36.57 | +2.0% | |
| $35.85 | −2.4% | |
| $36.72 | +2.3% | |
| $35.90 | −1.0% | |
| $36.27 | - |
Summary
Niobium price summary
Over the past month the price is broadly flat, at −0.6%.
Its 12-month range runs from a low of $38.62 to a high of $47.57.
It is +0.7% over the past year and +23.0% over five years.
Uses
What niobium is used for
Niobium (Nb) works in tiny doses: a fraction of a per cent added as ferroniobium turns ordinary steel into high-strength low-alloy steel for pipelines, car bodies, bridges and ships, making structures lighter and tougher. It also goes into the superalloys of jet engines and into the superconducting magnets of MRI scanners and particle accelerators.
Other uses
- Niobium-titanium oxide anodes for fast-charging batteries
- Capacitors and electronic components
- Rocket engine nozzles
- Optical glass and coatings
Market
Niobium supply and demand factors
The niobium market is unusual: a single Brazilian producer supplies the large majority of the world's ferroniobium, with Canada a distant second, so supply is stable and prices are set largely by contract. Demand follows steel production, especially for pipelines, construction and cars, with niche growth from superconductors and batteries.
What moves the price
- Global steel production, especially high-strength grades
- Pipeline and infrastructure investment
- Pricing by the dominant producer
- Emerging battery and superconducting demand
History
Niobium price history
Niobium is one of the most stable metal prices in this list. Ferroniobium is sold largely on long-term contracts by the dominant Brazilian producer, so prices have tended to move slowly, following steel demand rather than speculative swings.
As of October 2026, the Stockatomics benchmark price is $42.82 per kg contained.
Production
Where niobium is produced
Brazil produces the large majority of the world's niobium, mostly from a single pyrochlore mine at Araxá in Minas Gerais and a second operation in Goiás. Canada, through the Niobec mine in Quebec, is a distant second. The United States has no domestic production.
Criticality
Why niobium is a critical mineral
Niobium is on the US critical minerals list and the EU critical raw materials list. High-strength steel and superalloys depend on it, and a single Brazilian mine supplies most of the world, leaving little alternative supply.
Benchmark
How the niobium benchmark price is calculated
Stockatomics publishes a monthly US benchmark price for niobium in US dollars per kg contained, reading as of October 2026. The price is per kg of contained niobium, which matches how ferroniobium is commonly traded, and is not a price for a steel grade.
Stocks
Niobium stocks
Listed companies with niobium in their business, and their role in it.
| Company | Ticker | Exchange | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMOC Group | 3993 | HKG | Producer |
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Full price history with all import series
The benchmark beside the all-imports and premium-priced import prices, with volumes.
Supply scores and constraints
Supply concentration, elasticity and the constraints behind them.
Companies and production exposure
Which listed companies produce it, and how much of their value depends on it.
FAQ
Niobium price FAQ
What is the price of niobium per kg today?
Niobium costs $42.82 per kg contained in the United States as of October 2026, on the Stockatomics monthly benchmark. Stockatomics updates it every month.
What is niobium used for?
Mostly as ferroniobium to strengthen steel for pipelines, car bodies and bridges, plus superalloys for jet engines and the superconducting magnets in MRI scanners.
Who produces niobium?
Brazil supplies the large majority of the world's niobium, mostly from a single mine, with Canada a distant second.
Is niobium used in batteries?
Yes, in an emerging way: niobium-titanium oxide anodes allow very fast charging and long life, and several companies are commercialising them.
How is the niobium benchmark price calculated?
The Stockatomics benchmark for niobium is a monthly US price in US dollars per kg contained, published every month and current as of October 2026. How the benchmark is calculated.
Sources
Sources
- U.S. trade data: the monthly niobium price.
- U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): the US critical minerals list.
- Company filings: the listed companies and their roles.