U.S. - Cobalt - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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U.S. - Cobalt - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Cobalt Prices in the United States

U.S. Cobalt Import Price per Ton in June 2022

In June 2022, the cobalt price per ton stood at $75.6K (CIF, US), almost unchanged from the previous month. Over the period from January 2022 to June 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +5.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 an increase of 16% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $76.0K per ton in May 2022, and then declined in the following month.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2022, the country with the highest price was Finland ($94.0K per ton), while the price for South Africa ($8.0K per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Cobalt Imports

In June 2022, the amount of cobalt imported into the United States fell rapidly to 529 tons, shrinking by -42.8% compared with the month before. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2022 when imports increased by 154% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of 925 tons, and then shrank dramatically in the following month.

In value terms, cobalt imports contracted significantly to $40M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2022. Overall, imports showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 when imports increased by 179% against the previous month. As a result, imports reached the peak of $70M, and then fell dramatically in the following month.

U.S. Cobalt Imports by Country

Canada (172 tons), Japan (167 tons) and Norway (69 tons) were the main suppliers of cobalt imports to the United States, together comprising 77% of total imports. The UK, Australia, South Africa, Morocco, Finland and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of +57.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($14M), Japan ($12M) and Norway ($4.6M) constituted the largest cobalt suppliers to the United States, together accounting for 78% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Canada, with a CAGR of +49.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    • Export and import prices
    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

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      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE
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      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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      The Largest Destinations for Exports

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      1. Key Findings In 2024
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      3. Market Value, 2012–2024
      4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      2. Market Value, 2012–2024
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
      6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
      7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
      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, 2012–2024
      22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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