Cobalt powder exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cobalt powder by the United Kingdom reached $117.0 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 78 countries for exports of this product. That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $117.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $125.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $99.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $64.9M | 896 t |
| 2020 | $62.7M | 692 t |
| 2019 | $84.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $68.5M | 925 t |
| 2017 | $51.1M | 972 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports cobalt powder to
Most of it went to United States (23%), Germany (20%), France (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+296% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $26.7M | 23% |
| Germany | $23.3M | 20% |
| France | $17.1M | 15% |
| India | $13.6M | 12% |
| China | $10.0M | 8.6% |
| Italy | $6.4M | 5.5% |
| Switzerland | $4.7M | 4% |
| Hong Kong | $3.3M | 2.8% |
| Ireland | $2.1M | 1.8% |
| Sweden | $1.7M | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $95.20 per kg, close to the world average of $101.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cobalt powder imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of cobalt powder by the United Kingdom reached $49.7 million in 2024 (934 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 138 countries. United States alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $31.2M | 63% |
| Germany | $9.7M | 20% |
| France | $2.6M | 5.2% |
| China | $1.9M | 3.9% |
| Norway | $1.5M | 3% |
| Canada | $668K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $585K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $350K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $267K | 0.5% |
| India | $208K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cobalt powder exports (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 exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported cobalt powder worth $117.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 78 countries worldwide, with 15% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy cobalt powder from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($26.7 million), followed by Germany (20%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 69 buyer countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 296% on the year.
What is the average export price of cobalt powder per kg?
The average declared export value was about $95.20 per kg in 2024, 6% below 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 exports of cobalt powder from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $51.1 million in 2017 to $117.0 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. The peak was 2023 at $125.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $84.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import cobalt powder?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $49.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Germany and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $67.3 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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