Cobalt products exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cobalt products by Morocco reached $52.6 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 44% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $133.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $93.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $133.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $131.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $86.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $100.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $121.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $85.7M | 2.0K t |
Where Morocco exports cobalt products to
Most of it went to Japan (36%), Taiwan (27%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+436% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $19.1M | 36% |
| Taiwan | $14.0M | 27% |
| Netherlands | $6.3M | 12% |
| United States | $3.7M | 7.1% |
| Austria | $1.6M | 3% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 3% |
| Thailand | $1.4M | 2.7% |
| France | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 2.2% |
| Singapore | $936K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 8105
| 8105.20 | Cobalt: mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy, unwrought cobalt, powders | 98% |
| 8105.90 | Cobalt powder | 2% |
| 8105.30 | Cobalt scrap | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8105.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.18 per kg, 230% above the world average of $7.64. 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.
Cobalt products imports to Morocco
Imports of cobalt products by Morocco reached $1.7 million in 2024 (19 tonnes). France alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+141% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.4M | 86% |
| United States | $128K | 7.7% |
| Germany | $27K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $26K | 1.6% |
| Austria | $24K | 1.4% |
| Brazil | $12K | 0.7% |
| China | $7K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0% |
| Tunisia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco cobalt products exports (HS 8105): 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: Cobalt; mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy, cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of cobalt products exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported cobalt products worth $52.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 90 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries buy cobalt products from Morocco?
Japan was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($19.1 million), followed by Taiwan (27%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 436% on the year.
What is the average export price of cobalt products per kg?
The average declared export value was about $25.18 per kg in 2024, 230% above the world average of $7.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of cobalt products from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $85.7 million in 2017 to $52.6 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2022 at $133.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $100.8 million a year.
Does Morocco also import cobalt products?
Yes. Morocco imported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, the United States and Germany. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $51.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cobalt products?
The HS code for cobalt products is heading 8105. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 8105.20 (98% of the value) and 8105.90 (2%).
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