Hong Kong SAR, China - Cobalt ores - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Hong Kong SAR, China - Cobalt ores - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Cobalt Ore Price in Hong Kong SAR - 2022

Contents:

  1. Cobalt Ore Price in Hong Kong SAR (CIF) - 2022
  2. Cobalt Ore Price in Hong Kong SAR (FOB) - 2022
  3. Cobalt Ore Imports in Hong Kong SAR
  4. Cobalt Ore Exports in Hong Kong SAR

Cobalt Ore Price in Hong Kong SAR (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average cobalt ore import price amounted to $2,052 per ton, increasing by 112% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 152%. The import price peaked at $4,491 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($57,990 per ton), while the price for South Africa ($324 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+130.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cobalt Ore Price in Hong Kong SAR (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average cobalt ore export price amounted to $2,614 per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, faced a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 96%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $10,342 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -13.1% per year.

Cobalt Ore Imports in Hong Kong SAR

In 2022, the amount of cobalt ores imported into Hong Kong SAR surged to 213 tons, increasing by 5,089% on 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase.

In value terms, cobalt ore imports skyrocketed to $437K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient increase.

Import of Cobalt Ore in Hong Kong SAR (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China1777082.832822.8%
Belgium21.354.80.230.713.0%
Zambia6.718.40.111.921.1%
South Africa2.06.2N/A5.136.6%
Brazil53.9N/AN/AN/A0%
Others59.481.40.860.70.7%
Total3218694.043710.8%

Top Suppliers of Cobalt Ore to Hong Kong SAR in 2022:

  1. China (169.1 tons)
  2. Zambia (22.3 tons)
  3. South Africa (15.6 tons)
  4. Belgium (3.5 tons)

Cobalt Ore Exports in Hong Kong SAR

In 2022, shipments abroad of cobalt ores decreased by -0.2% to 395 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 205% against the previous year.

In value terms, cobalt ore exports reduced slightly to $1M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 498%.

Export of Cobalt Ore in Hong Kong SAR (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China1491,0251,0311,02990.4%
Philippines22.4N/AN/AN/A0%
Others0.53.32.82.673.2%
Total1721,0291,0341,03181.7%

Top Export Markets for Cobalt Ore from Hong Kong SAR in 2022:

  1. China (393.7 tons)

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      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE
      2. MARKET STRUCTURE
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    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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      3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2023
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      3. Market Value, 2012–2023
      4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      2. Market Value, 2012–2023
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
      6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
      7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
      10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
      11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
      12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
      13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
      14. Production Volume And Growth
      15. Exports And Growth
      16. Export Prices And Growth
      17. Market Size And Growth
      18. Per Capita Consumption
      19. Imports And Growth
      20. Import Prices
      21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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