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Exports In 2022, Zambia exported $238k in Cobalt Ore, making it the 13th largest exporter of Cobalt Ore in the world. At the same year, Cobalt Ore was the 337th most exported product in Zambia. The main destination of Cobalt Ore exports from Zambia are: China ($159k), United Kingdom ($60.6k), Equatorial Guinea ($17.5k), Netherlands ($97), and South Africa ($91).

The fastest growing export markets for Cobalt Ore of Zambia between 2021 and 2022 were China ($97.6k), United Kingdom ($60.6k), and Equatorial Guinea ($17.5k).

Imports In 2022, Zambia imported $580k in Cobalt Ore, becoming the 11th largest importer of Cobalt Ore in the world. At the same year, Cobalt Ore was the 587th most imported product in Zambia. Zambia imports Cobalt Ore primarily from: Democratic Republic of the Congo ($580k).

The fastest growing import markets in Cobalt Ore for Zambia between N/A and 2022 were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($580k).

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* 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)$238k
IMPORTS (2022)$580k
NET TRADE (2022)-$343k

In 2022, Zambia exported $238k in Cobalt Ore. The main destinations of Zambia exports on Cobalt Ore were China ($159k), United Kingdom ($60.6k), Equatorial Guinea ($17.5k), Netherlands ($97), and South Africa ($91).

In 2022, Zambia imported $580k in Cobalt Ore, mainly from Democratic Republic of the Congo ($580k).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Cobalt Ore EXPORT MARKETS FOR Zambia WERE (2021 - 2022):
China$97.6k (158%)
United Kingdom$60.6k (1%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Cobalt Ore BY Zambia WERE (2021 - 2022):
South Africa-$42.3k (-99.8%)
South Korea-$179 (-100%)

Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

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In 2022, Zambia's main exporting competitors in Cobalt Ore were:
In 2022, Zambia's main importing competitors in Cobalt Ore were:
China $134M
Morocco $25.5M
Finland $16.2M

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Trade Value of Cobalt Ore by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALChina+ $123k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALDemocratic Republic of the Congo+ $184k

Cobalt Ore’s highest export potential is China. With an export gap of $123k.   Cobalt Ore’s highest import potential is Democratic Republic of the Congo with an import gap of $184k.

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