Cobalt products imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $6.1 million of cobalt products in 2024 (115 tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $6.1M | 115 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 157 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 121 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 102 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 132 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 197 t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 207 t |
| 2017 | $955K | 28 t |
Where Tunisia imports cobalt products from
United States alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+468% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.0M | 83% |
| United Kingdom | $539K | 8.9% |
| France | $485K | 8% |
| Germany | $23K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $5K | 0.1% |
| Slovenia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8105
| 8105.20 | Cobalt: mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy, unwrought cobalt, powders | 93% |
| 8105.90 | Cobalt powder | 7.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8105.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $52.60 per kg, 588% 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 exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported cobalt products worth $4.9 million (182 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+778% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.5M | 71% |
| China | $586K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $354K | 7.2% |
| Hungary | $233K | 4.7% |
| Singapore | $151K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $74K | 1.5% |
| France | $51K | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0% |
| Libya | $0K | 0% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia cobalt products imports (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 imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported cobalt products worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 115 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 144 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply cobalt products to Tunisia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (9%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 468% on the year.
What is the average import price of cobalt products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $52.60 per kg in 2024, 588% above 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 imports of cobalt products to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $955 thousand in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 534%. The peak was 2018 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export cobalt products?
Yes. Tunisia exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, China and the United Kingdom. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cobalt products?
The HS code for cobalt products is heading 8105. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 8105.20 (93% of the value) and 8105.90 (7%).
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