Kuwait - Cobalt - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Cobalt Market Size in Kuwait
The Kuwaiti cobalt market amounted to $X in 2021, growing by 8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption saw a pronounced expansion. Cobalt consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Cobalt Exports
Exports from Kuwait
In 2021, the amount of cobalt exported from Kuwait dropped remarkably to X kg, declining by -44.8% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 2,600% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, cobalt exports reduced notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 1,320% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports by Country
India (X kg) was the main destination for cobalt exports from Kuwait, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to India stood at -25.2%.
In value terms, India ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cobalt exports from Kuwait.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India totaled -17.9%.
Export Prices by Country
In 2021, the average cobalt export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 48% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 61%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for India.
From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Qatar amounted to +33.1% per year.
Cobalt Imports
Imports into Kuwait
In 2021, imports of cobalt into Kuwait skyrocketed to X kg, rising by 17% against the year before. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 240% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X kg in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, cobalt imports reduced slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 251%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2021, Australia (X kg) was the main cobalt supplier to Kuwait, with a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria (X kg), with a 1.1% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X kg), with a 1% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Australia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-5.3% per year) and India (-4.9% per year).
In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cobalt to Kuwait, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 1.7% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 1.3% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-8.7% per year) and the United States (-10.6% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2021, the average cobalt import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -15.1% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, cobalt import price increased by +6.9% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 46%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
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- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023