Cobalt powder trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cobalt powder was worth $777.3 million in 2024, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 5% since 2017, and up 4% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $777.3M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $750.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $721.1M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $658.5M | 11.5K t |
| 2020 | $630.3M | 9.2K t |
| 2019 | $660.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $884.7M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $743.7M | 10.4K t |
Top cobalt powder exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (35%), the United Kingdom (15%) and Germany (12%). 78 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 61%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $270.9M | 35% |
| United Kingdom | $117.0M | 15% |
| Germany | $89.9M | 12% |
| Norway | $47.0M | 6.1% |
| Japan | $40.3M | 5.2% |
| France | $40.2M | 5.2% |
| China | $36.6M | 4.7% |
| Canada | $23.1M | 3% |
| Malaysia | $19.8M | 2.5% |
| Austria | $16.4M | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $11.8M | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $8.5M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 138 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $100.1M | 13% |
| Germany | $68.9M | 8.9% |
| China | $61.9M | 8% |
| France | $61.8M | 8% |
| United Kingdom | $49.7M | 6.4% |
| India | $41.7M | 5.4% |
| Singapore | $34.4M | 4.4% |
| Switzerland | $31.4M | 4.1% |
| Ireland | $31.2M | 4% |
| Japan | $27.2M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $27.0M | 3.5% |
| Taiwan | $21.4M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $101.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Norway averaged $183.74 per kg and China $64.40 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8105.90: Cobalt: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 8105. HS 8105 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cobalt powder?
The United States exported $270.9 million in 2024, 35% of the world total, followed by the United Kingdom (15%) and Germany (12%). In all, 78 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cobalt powder?
The United States imported $100.1 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany (9%) and China (8%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cobalt powder?
It was worth $777.3 million in 2024, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $884.7 million. 78 countries reported exports and 138 reported imports.
What is the average price of cobalt powder per kg?
The world average declared value was about $101.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Norway averaged $183.74 per kg and China $64.40 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for cobalt powder?
The HS code for cobalt powder is subheading 8105.90, in chapter 81 (metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8105 page.
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