Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Cobalt ores and concentrates. In 2020, Cobalt ores and concentrates were the world's 3836th most traded product, with a total trade of $138M. Between 2019 and 2020 the exports of Cobalt ores and concentrates decreased by -34.2%, from $210M to $138M. Trade in Cobalt ores and concentrates represent 0.00082% of total world trade.
Cobalt ores and concentrates are a part of Cobalt Ore.
Exports In 2020 the top exporters of Cobalt ores and concentrates were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($123M), Austria ($6.63M), Turkey ($2.98M), Netherlands ($1.36M), and Hong Kong ($1.03M).
Imports In 2020 the top importers of Cobalt ores and concentrates were China ($91.1M), Morocco ($26.1M), United Arab Emirates ($8.86M), Finland ($6.62M), and Belgium ($1.79M).
Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Cobalt ores and concentrates was 2.22%, making it the 6199th lowest tariff using the HS6 product classification.
Ranking Cobalt ores and concentrates ranks 4648th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Cobalt ores are used as catalysts for the production of polyester, polyvinyl chloride, and other organic chemicals.