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Exports In 2023, Zambia exported $324k in Cobalt Ore, making it the 12th largest exporter of Cobalt Ore in the world. At the same year, Cobalt Ore was the 280th most exported product in Zambia. The main destination of Cobalt Ore exports from Zambia are: Mauritius ($323k), Germany ($282), and South Africa ($40).

The fastest growing export markets for Cobalt Ore of Zambia between 2022 and 2023 were Mauritius ($323k) and Germany ($282).

Imports In 2023, Zambia imported $1.44k in Cobalt Ore, becoming the 41st largest importer of Cobalt Ore in the world. At the same year, Cobalt Ore was the 1090th most imported product in Zambia. Zambia imports Cobalt Ore primarily from: South Africa ($1.44k).

The fastest growing import markets in Cobalt Ore for Zambia between 2022 and 2023 were South Africa ($1.44k).

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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 (2023)$324k
IMPORTS (2023)$1.44k
NET TRADE (2023)$322k

In 2023, Zambia exported $324k in Cobalt Ore. The main destinations of Zambia exports on Cobalt Ore were Mauritius ($323k), Germany ($282), and South Africa ($40).

In 2023, Zambia imported $1.44k in Cobalt Ore, mainly from South Africa ($1.44k).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

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THE FASTEST GROWING Cobalt Ore EXPORT MARKETS FOR Zambia WERE (2022 - 2023):
Mauritius$323k (1%)
Germany$282 (1%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Cobalt Ore BY Zambia WERE (2022 - 2023):
China-$159k (-100%)
United Kingdom-$60.5k (-100%)
Hong Kong-$17.4k (-100%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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In 2023, Zambia's main exporting competitors in Cobalt Ore were:
In 2023, Zambia's main importing competitors in Cobalt Ore were:

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Trade Value of Cobalt Ore by Exporters

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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