Price for Cobalt Ores and Concentrates in the Netherlands - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Cobalt Ores and Concentrates in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Cobalt Ores and Concentrates in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Cobalt Ores and Concentrates in the Netherlands
4. Exports of Cobalt Ores and Concentrates in the Netherlands

Price for Cobalt Ores and Concentrates in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average cobalt ores and concentrates import price amounted to $3,512 per ton, which is down by -33.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a sharp decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price decreased by -6.8% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $54,519 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($4,424 per ton), while the price for Sweden ($3,027 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Cobalt Ores and Concentrates in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average cobalt ores and concentrates export price amounted to $38,182 per ton, surging by 377% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a sharp contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 480%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $1,255,000 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($68,515 per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($3,152 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+60.6%).

Imports of Cobalt Ores and Concentrates in the Netherlands

In 2022, imports of cobalt ores and concentrateses into the Netherlands soared to 78 tons, jumping by 1,114% compared with the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cobalt ores and concentrates imports surged to $273K in 2022. In general, imports posted significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Cobalt Ores and Concentrates to the Netherlands in 2022:

1. United Kingdom (75.0 tons)
2. Belgium (2.3 tons)

Exports of Cobalt Ores and Concentrates in the Netherlands

Cobalt ores and concentrates exports from the Netherlands skyrocketed to 9.1 tons in 2022, picking up by 984% against the year before. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cobalt ores and concentrates exports skyrocketed to $348K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Cobalt Ores and Concentrates from the Netherlands in 2022:

1. Germany (3136.0 kg)
2. Belgium (2781.0 kg)
3. Italy (1053.0 kg)
4. France (452.0 kg)
5. Spain (304.0 kg)
6. Poland (193.0 kg)
7. Denmark (162.0 kg)
8. Czech Republic (156.0 kg)
9. Slovenia (14.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform