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France: Cobalt Market 2022

Cobalt Market Size in France

In 2021, the French cobalt market increased by 5.7% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cobalt Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, approx. X tons of cobalt were exported from France; picking up by 17% on the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 27% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cobalt exports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) were the main destinations of cobalt exports from France, with a combined 68% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, India, Ireland, Turkey, China, the United States, Luxembourg and Japan, which together accounted for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Ireland (with a CAGR of +68.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for cobalt exported from France worldwide, with a combined 65% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Ireland, China, Turkey, India, the Philippines, the United States, Japan and Luxembourg, which together accounted for a further 24%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Ireland, with a CAGR of +79.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average cobalt export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -14.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 48%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ireland (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cobalt Imports

Imports into France

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of cobalt increased by 8% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 65% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cobalt imports rose notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 105%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of cobalt imports to France, together comprising 78% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +57.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest cobalt suppliers to France, with a combined 81% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +68.4%, recorded 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.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cobalt import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 3.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 24%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Luxembourg ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+36.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for cobalt in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of cobalt consumption, comprising approx. 88% of total volume.

What are the largest producers of cobalt in the world?

Democratic Republic of the Congo remains the largest cobalt producing country worldwide, accounting for 73% of total volume. Moreover, cobalt production in Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia, more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Canada, with a 2.8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of cobalt to France?

In value terms, the largest cobalt suppliers to France were the United States, the Netherlands and the UK, together accounting for 55% of total imports. Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

What are the leading importers of cobalt from France?

In value terms, the largest markets for cobalt exported from France were Germany, Belgium and Italy, with a combined 56% share of total exports. The United States, Ireland, Japan, China, Canada, India, Poland and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

What is the average export price for cobalt in France?

The average cobalt export price stood at $34,756 per ton in 2021, shrinking by -16.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for cobalt in France?

The average cobalt import price stood at $28,877 per ton in 2021, growing by 9.7% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cobalt market in France. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in France
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
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
LIST OF FIGURES
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