🇺🇸 United States imports of cobalt products: 2024 trade data
Imports of cobalt products by the United States reached $430.0 million in 2024 (11.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 144 countries for imports of this product. That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $737.9 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of cobalt products by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $430.0M | 11.2K t |
| 2023 | $364.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2022 | $532.5M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $402.1M | 9.4K t |
| 2020 | $409.7M | 11.4K t |
| 2019 | $603.5M | 14.8K t |
| 2018 | $737.9M | 12.3K t |
| 2017 | $663.9M | 14.2K t |
Where the United States imports cobalt products from
Most of the value came from Norway (27%), Canada (13%), United Kingdom (13%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $116.6M | 27% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $56.0M | 13% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $54.3M | 13% |
| 🇲🇬 Madagascar | $47.8M | 11% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $45.6M | 11% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $18.7M | 4.4% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $14.9M | 3.5% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $13.2M | 3.1% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $8.6M | 2% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $7.2M | 1.7% |
Types of cobalt products under HS 8105
| 8105.20 | Cobalt: mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy, unwrought cobalt, powders | 71% |
| 8105.90 | Cobalt: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 8105 | 23% |
| 8105.30 | Cobalt: waste and scrap | 5.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8105.
Average import price of cobalt products
The average declared value was about $38.34 per kg, 402% 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.
The United States also exports cobalt products
In 2024, the United States exported cobalt products worth $422.7 million (8.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 90 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (12%), France (12%), United Kingdom (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $50.6M | 12% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $49.9M | 12% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $41.0M | 9.7% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $32.0M | 7.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $29.1M | 6.9% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $24.3M | 5.7% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $22.0M | 5.2% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $21.4M | 5.1% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $17.4M | 4.1% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $17.3M | 4.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 8105: Cobalt; mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy, cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap.
Cobalt products trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of cobalt products imported by the United States?
The United States imported cobalt products worth $430.0 million in 2024 (11.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import cobalt products from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Norway (27%), Canada (13%), United Kingdom (13%).
What is the average import price of cobalt products in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $38.34 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $7.64 per kg.
Does the United States export cobalt products?
Yes. The United States exported cobalt products worth $422.7 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, France, United Kingdom.
What is the HS code for cobalt products?
Cobalt products falls under HS heading 8105 (Cobalt; mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy, cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and sc). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading cobalt products with the United States?
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