Cobalt products exports from the Republic of the Congo: data, top buyers and prices
The Republic of the Congo exported $29.5 million of cobalt products in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 1143% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $52.4 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 | $29.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 395 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 287 t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 773 t |
| 2020 | $37.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $52.4M | 15.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 41 t |
| 2017 | $41.4M | 5.9K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo exports cobalt products to
Malaysia alone took 88% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $26.0M | 88% |
| Belgium | $2.9M | 9.7% |
| China | $708K | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.35 per kg, 43% below the world average of $7.64, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo 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 the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo exported cobalt products worth $29.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 90 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports.
Which countries buy cobalt products from the Republic of the Congo?
Malaysia was the largest buyer with 88% of the value ($26.0 million), followed by Belgium (10%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of cobalt products per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.35 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $7.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cobalt products from the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Exports went from $41.4 million in 2017 to $29.5 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2019 at $52.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cobalt products?
The HS code for cobalt products is heading 8105. In the Republic of the Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8105.20. 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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