🇺🇸 United States imports of cobalt oxide: 2024 trade data
Imports of cobalt oxide by the United States reached $39.7 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 110 countries for imports of this product. That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $97.7 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of cobalt oxide by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $46.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $97.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $91.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $34.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $47.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $92.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $78.7M | 2.2K t |
Where the United States imports cobalt oxide from
One supplier dominates: Finland accounted for 51% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $20.4M | 51% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $8.1M | 21% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $8.0M | 20% |
| Taiwan | $923K | 2.3% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $909K | 2.3% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $682K | 1.7% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $276K | 0.7% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $136K | 0.3% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $102K | 0.3% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $79K | 0.2% |
Average import price of cobalt oxide
The average declared value was about $20.35 per kg, 86% above the world average of $10.96. 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.
The United States also exports cobalt oxide
The United States exported $3.2 million of cobalt oxide in 2024 (308 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Singapore (50%), France (18%), Indonesia (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $1.6M | 50% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $579K | 18% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $225K | 7% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $221K | 6.9% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $176K | 5.5% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $157K | 4.9% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $114K | 3.6% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $21K | 0.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $19K | 0.6% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $15K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
Shipment records are in the platform
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2822: Cobalt oxides and hydroxides; commercial cobalt oxides.
Cobalt oxide trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of cobalt oxide imported by the United States?
The United States imported cobalt oxide worth $39.7 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import cobalt oxide from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Finland (51%), United Kingdom (20%), Belgium (20%).
What is the average import price of cobalt oxide in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $20.35 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $10.96 per kg.
Does the United States export cobalt oxide?
Yes. The United States exported cobalt oxide worth $3.2 million in 2024, mainly to Singapore, France, Indonesia.
What is the HS code for cobalt oxide?
Cobalt oxide falls under HS heading 2822 (Cobalt oxides and hydroxides; commercial cobalt oxides). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading cobalt oxide with the United States?
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