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Exports In 2022, South Africa exported $5.57M in Cobalt ores and concentrates, making it the 3rd largest exporter of Cobalt ores and concentrates in the world. At the same year, Cobalt ores and concentrates was the 1144th most exported product in South Africa. The main destination of Cobalt ores and concentrates exports from South Africa are: Spain ($5.52M), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($49.4k), Argentina ($2.34k), China ($892), and Lesotho ($175).

The fastest growing export markets for Cobalt ores and concentrates of South Africa between 2021 and 2022 were Spain ($5.52M), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($48.8k), and Argentina ($2.34k).

Imports In 2022, South Africa imported $184k in Cobalt ores and concentrates, becoming the 13th largest importer of Cobalt ores and concentrates in the world. At the same year, Cobalt ores and concentrates was the 3797th most imported product in South Africa. South Africa imports Cobalt ores and concentrates primarily from: South Korea ($160k), Spain ($10.7k), United States ($9.24k), United Kingdom ($3.8k), and Zambia ($91).

The fastest growing import markets in Cobalt ores and concentrates for South Africa between 2021 and 2022 were South Korea ($19.2k), Spain ($10.7k), and United States ($9.24k).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as Loblaws Supermarkets (980), SAC (Société des alcools du Québec) (718), and Continental Tire (504) were at the forefront of shipping Cobalt ores and concentrates from South Africa to the United States.

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May 2024

Subnational Monthly Trade

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EXPORT GROWTH (January 2022 - May 2024)ZAR-5.29k(-84.6%)
IMPORT GROWTH (April 2022 - April 2024)ZAR697k(150%)
MAIN EXPORTER (May 2024)OshoekZAR3.6k
MAIN DESTINATION (May 2024)

This section shows Cobalt ores and concentrates's exports and imports data at subnational level for South Africa. Click any date in the line plot, any subnational region in the geomap, or any destination or origin country to explore the exports or imports behavior of Cobalt ores and concentrates over time.

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Unit Prices

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The following visualization shows the unit prices for Cobalt ores and concentrates throughout time. Products without a clear unit are excluded.

Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2022)$5.57M
IMPORTS (2022)$184k
NET TRADE (2022)$5.39M

In 2022, South Africa exported $5.57M in Cobalt ores and concentrates. The main destinations of South Africa exports on Cobalt ores and concentrates were Spain ($5.52M), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($49.4k), Argentina ($2.34k), China ($892), and Lesotho ($175).

In 2022, South Africa imported $184k in Cobalt ores and concentrates, mainly from South Korea ($160k), Spain ($10.7k), United States ($9.24k), United Kingdom ($3.8k), and Zambia ($91).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Cobalt ores and concentrates EXPORT MARKETS FOR South Africa WERE (2021 - 2022):
Spain$5.52M (1%)
Argentina$2.34k (1%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Cobalt ores and concentrates BY South Africa WERE (2021 - 2022):
China-$256k (-99.7%)
Netherlands-$73 (-36.5%)

Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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In 2022, South Africa's main exporting competitors in Cobalt ores and concentrates were:
In 2022, South Africa's main importing competitors in Cobalt ores and concentrates were:
China $134M
Morocco $25.5M
Finland $16.2M

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Trade Value of Cobalt ores and concentrates by Exporters

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