Cobalt powder imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cobalt powder by Egypt reached $2.7 million in 2024 (7 tonnes). That is 33% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 88% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.7M | 7 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 15 t |
| 2022 | $545K | 4 t |
| 2021 | $21K | 3 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 1 t |
| 2019 | $146K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $73K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $33K | 0 t |
Where Egypt imports cobalt powder from
Germany alone supplied 97% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.7M | 97% |
| Sweden | $36K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.8% |
| China | $13K | 0.5% |
| United States | $5K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $378.79 per kg, 272% above the world average of $101.72. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt cobalt powder imports (HS 8105.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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.
Common questions
What is the value of cobalt powder imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported cobalt powder worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 138 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply cobalt powder to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Sweden (1%) and the United Kingdom (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 827% on the year.
What is the average import price of cobalt powder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $378.79 per kg in 2024, 272% above the world average of $101.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cobalt powder to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $959 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for cobalt powder?
The HS code for cobalt powder is subheading 8105.90. It sits in HS chapter 81 (metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8105 page.
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