Which Country Exports the Most Cobalt Ores and Concentrates in the World?

In 2016, the global cobalt ores and concentrates exports stood at X tonnes, reducing by -X% against the previous year figure. Overall, cobalt ores and concentrates exports continue to indicate a drastic curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013, an increase of X% from the previous year level. In that year, global cobalt ores and concentrates exports attained its maximum volume of X tonnes. From 2014 to 2016, growth of global cobalt ores and concentrates exports failed to regain its strength.

In value terms, cobalt ores and concentrates exports stood at $X in 2016. In general, cobalt ores and concentrates exports continue to indicate a precipitous contraction. Over the period under review, global cobalt ores and concentrates exports reached its maximum level of $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Top Cobalt Ores and Concentrates Exporting Countries in the World

X. South Africa (X million USD)

X. Netherlands (X million USD)

X. Belgium (X million USD)

X. Ireland (X million USD)

X. Germany (X million USD)

X. Saudi Arabia (X million USD)

X. Thailand (X million USD)

Cobalt Ores and Concentrates Exports By Country

South Africa (X tonnes) was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tonnes, which resulted at X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tonnes) took a X% share (based on tonnes) of global cobalt ores and concentrates exports, which put it in second place, following Belgium (X%), and Ireland (X%). Saudi Arabia (X tonnes), Thailand (X tonnes), and Germany (X tonnes) took the mild share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2007 to 2016. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (+X%), and Ireland (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Saudi Arabia emerged as the fastest growing importer/exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2016. The Netherlands, and Thailand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (-X%), and Germany (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (X%), Belgium (X%), and Germany (X%) increased significantly, the share of Saudi Arabia (-X%), and Ireland (-X%) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2016, with a combined X% share of global exports.

The Netherlands (nan% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of cobalt ores and concentrates exports, in terms of the main exporting countries, over the last X years, while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Cobalt Ores and Concentrates Export Prices By Country

The average cobalt ores and concentrates export price stood at $X per tonne in 2016, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, cobalt ores and concentrates export price continues to indicate a drastic setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014, an increase of X% year-to-year. Global cobalt ores and concentrates export peaked of $X per kg in 2015, falling back in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst major exporting countries. In 2016, the country with the highest export prices was Germany ($X per kg), while Thailand ($X per tonne) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of cobalt ores and concentrates export prices was attained by the Netherlands (nan% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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