Cobalt powder imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $4.1 million of cobalt powder in 2024 (18 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 36% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $89.4 million.
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 | $4.1M | 18 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 11 t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 61 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 11 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 8 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 23 t |
| 2018 | $52.4M | 469 t |
| 2017 | $89.4M | 798 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cobalt powder from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+238% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.5M | 62% |
| United Kingdom | $686K | 17% |
| Germany | $504K | 12% |
| Switzerland | $235K | 5.7% |
| China | $35K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $26K | 0.6% |
| India | $24K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $15K | 0.4% |
| Morocco | $11K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $8K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $225.68 per kg, 122% 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cobalt powder worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 138 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply cobalt powder to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (17%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average import price of cobalt powder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $225.68 per kg in 2024, 122% above the world average of $101.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cobalt powder to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $89.4 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, a fall of 95%. The peak was 2017 at $89.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.8 million 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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