Vanadium Ore Global Market Report 2024

The vanadium ore market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $2.75 billion in 2023 to $2.86 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1%. The growth in the historical period can be ascribed to the expansion of the steel industry, infrastructure development, applications in aerospace and defense, heightened regulatory standards for steel quality, and demand from the automotive industry.

The vanadium ore market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.29 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be linked to the increasing focus on renewable energy, the electric vehicle revolution, ongoing urbanization and infrastructure projects, more stringent emission standards, and heightened research and development initiatives. Noteworthy trends in the forecast period encompass progress in battery technologies, advancements in energy storage technologies, technological enhancements in steel production, a rising demand for vanadium in steel production, the emergence of energy storage applications, and ongoing research and development in vanadium extraction technologies.

The vanadium ore mining market is anticipated to experience growth due to the increasing utilization of vanadium in the automobile industry. The incorporation of vanadium alloy in the manufacturing of automobile parts is expected to result in reduced weight and improved fuel efficiency. According to aheadoftheherd.com, an investing firm, it is projected that approximately 85% of all automobiles will integrate vanadium alloy to decrease weight and enhance fuel efficiency by 2025.

The vanadium ore market is poised for growth as there is a rising demand for vanadium from the construction industry. The construction sector, encompassing various activities such as planning, design, installation, refurbishment, repair, and maintenance of physical structures and infrastructure, relies on vanadium as an alloying metal for specialty steel alloys, including high-strength steel used in construction. For instance, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, construction spending in August 2023 was estimated at $1,983.5 billion, indicating a 7.4% increase from the $1,847.3 billion projected in August 2022. The growing demand for vanadium in the construction industry is a driving force for the vanadium ore market.

The environmental impact of vanadium deposition is on the rise globally, attributed to the increased release of vanadium-rich industrial byproducts, such as steel slags and ash from expanding waste incineration. In response to this, major jurisdictions, including the USA and China, are implementing environmental protection strategies and regulations to mitigate the toxic effects of vanadium. For instance, in the USA, vanadium is listed as Contaminant Candidate List 4 (CCL4) and is subject to more rigorous monitoring in potable waters. Similarly, China is actively addressing environmental concerns by regulating iron ore blends to reduce the vanadium content in raw materials. These regulatory measures are expected to impact the vanadium ore mining market.

The emergence of vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) for energy storage represents a significant trend in the market, contributing to a structural shift in the vanadium ore mining industry traditionally dominated by steel manufacturers. An illustration of this trend is evident in the collaboration announced by VFlowTech, a Singapore-based vanadium redox flow battery manufacturer, and Advario B.V., a Netherlands-based liquid storage logistics company. The partnership aims to explore joint efforts to expand the use of vanadium flow batteries for terminal applications in key markets. While VFlowTech's technology is applicable to terminal use, it also finds real-world applications in diverse areas such as electric vehicle (EV) charging, grid solutions, residential neighborhoods, telecom structures, and clean energy integration in the commercial and industrial sectors. This collaboration signifies the growing significance of vanadium beyond traditional steel applications.

Major players in the vanadium ore market are strategically forming partnerships, exemplified by Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.'s investment in Vecco Group Pty Ltd. to better cater to the needs of their existing consumers. The investment, totaling AUD$13.16 million and representing a 14.7% stake, is directed towards supporting a vanadium project in Australia through Idemitsu Minerals Australia Pty Ltd., a subsidiary of Idemitsu Australia Pty Ltd. In March 2023, Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd., a Japanese company engaged in oil platforms, refineries, petroleum manufacturing, distribution, and gas stations, made this strategic investment to accelerate its understanding of the rare metals industry. The investment also aims to expedite the development of companies contributing to the transition to renewable energy and the realization of a low-carbon society. Vecco Group Pty Ltd., the recipient of the investment, operates in mining, oil, gas, and energy services in Australia.

Major companies operating in the vanadium ore market report are Glencore PLC, Aurox Resources Pty Ltd., Sumitomo Corporation, Hbis Company Limited, Mitsubishi Materials Corp., Williams Companies Inc., Pangang Group Vanadium Titanium & Resources Co. Ltd., CIECH SA, Globe Specialty Metals Inc., Essel Mining & Industries Limited, Continental Precious Minerals Inc., Largo Inc., Treibacher Industrie AG, General Atlantic LP, Ferrostaal GmbH, Neometals Ltd., Gulf Chemical and Metallurgical Corporation, Reed Resources Ltd., American Resources Corporation, Liontown Resources Ltd., Great Western Minerals Group Ltd., Core Metals Group LLC, Bear Metallurgical Company, Tremond Alloys & Metals Corp., Hickman Industries Ltd., Western Uranium & Vanadium Corp., Golden Deeps Ltd., Australian Vanadium Limited, Cristina Rubinetterie SpA, Euro Vanadium Limited.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the vanadium ore market in 2023. South America was the second largest region in the global vanadium ore market analysis. The regions covered in the vanadium ore market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the vanadium ore market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The primary varieties of vanadium ore include FeV40, FeV50, FeV60, and FeV80, with FeV80 being the most prevalent ferrovanadium composition. Besides iron and vanadium, FeV80 also includes trace amounts of silicon, aluminum, carbon, sulfur, phosphorus, arsenic, copper, and manganese. Impurities may constitute up to 11% of the alloy's weight. Vanadium ore finds diverse applications in iron and steel, chemical, and energy storage sectors, serving various industries such as automotive, aerospace and defense, and the steel industry.

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The vanadium market consists of sales of vanadium ores and concentrates. It includes industries that mine and beneficiate uranium-radium-vanadium ores. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.