Cobalt products exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cobalt products by Tanzania reached $5.8 million in 2024 (936 tonnes). Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 182% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $60.5 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 | $5.8M | 936 t |
| 2023 | $0K | - |
| 2022 | $1K | - |
| 2020 | $5K | 0 t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 759 t |
| 2018 | $60.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $4K | 0 t |
Where Tanzania exports cobalt products to
Malaysia alone took 98% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $5.7M | 98% |
| China | $125K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8105
| 8105.20 | Cobalt: mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy, unwrought cobalt, powders | 100% |
| 8105.90 | Cobalt powder | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8105.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.21 per kg, close to the world average of $7.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cobalt products imports to Tanzania
Imports of cobalt products by Tanzania reached $282 thousand in 2024 (15 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $281K | 99% |
| United States | $1K | 0.4% |
| Bulgaria | $1K | 0.2% |
| India | $0K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania exported cobalt products worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 936 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 90 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports.
Which countries buy cobalt products from Tanzania?
Malaysia was the largest buyer with 98% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by China (2%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of cobalt products per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.21 per kg in 2024, 19% 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 Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4 thousand in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $60.5 million. Over 6 years the average was $12.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import cobalt products?
Yes. Tanzania imported $282 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and Bulgaria. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cobalt products?
The HS code for cobalt products is heading 8105. In Tanzania 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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