Exports In 2022, China exported $173k in Cobalt ores and concentrates, making it the 14th largest exporter of Cobalt ores and concentrates in the world. At the same year, Cobalt ores and concentrates was the 4457th most exported product in China. The main destination of Cobalt ores and concentrates exports from China are: United States ($161k), United Kingdom ($5.21k), Malaysia ($3.7k), Kuwait ($1.1k), and Switzerland ($643).
Imports In 2022, China imported $134M in Cobalt ores and concentrates, becoming the 1st largest importer of Cobalt ores and concentrates in the world. At the same year, Cobalt ores and concentrates was the 1014th most imported product in China. China imports Cobalt ores and concentrates primarily from: Democratic Republic of the Congo ($133M), Zambia ($159k), Tanzania ($47.3k), United Kingdom ($35k), and France ($31.2k).
The fastest growing import markets in Cobalt ores and concentrates for China between 2021 and 2022 were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($56.3M), Zambia ($97.6k), and France ($31.2k).
COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as CrimsonLogic (98.6k), IKEA Group (48.7k), and Itourscm (19.1k) were at the forefront of shipping Cobalt ores and concentrates from China to the United States.