81053000 - Cobalt mattes and other - EU Trade

The main extra-EU suppliers of Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Waste and scrap are 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇧🇷 Brazil. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom leads with 43.0% of total imports (€16.7M). The HHI concentration index stands at 2273, indicating a Moderate market.

European exports of Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Waste and scrap are concentrated on a few markets. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom accounts for 46.8% (€26.1M), ahead of 🇺🇸 United States (36.0%). The top three destinations are 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇦 Canada.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Waste and scrap are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇫🇷 France, 🇳🇱 Netherlands. 🇧🇪 Belgium accounts for 28.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-26.5%) while exports were rising (7.8%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Waste and scrap to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Waste and scrap (NC8 81053000) is 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, accounting for 43.0% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Waste and scrap?

The extra-EU trade balance for Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Waste and scrap (NC8 81053000) is €17.0M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €38.8M, exports: €55.9M).

How much does the EU import of Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Waste and scrap?

The EU imported €38.8M of Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Waste and scrap (NC8 81053000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 2.7M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Waste and scrap?

The weighted average import price of Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Waste and scrap (NC8 81053000) is €14.20/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Waste and scrap?

The leading EU member state importer of Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Waste and scrap (NC8 81053000) is 🇧🇪 Belgium, accounting for 28.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-26.5%) while exports were rising (7.8%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€16.7M	43.0%	798K kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€5.4M	14.0%	210K kg
3	🇧🇷 Brazil	€5.0M	12.8%	158K kg
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€2.2M	5.7%	246K kg
5	🇨🇦 Canada	€2.1M	5.3%	138K kg
6	🇨🇳 China	€637K	1.6%	10K kg
7	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€533K	1.4%	73K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€26.1M	46.8%	1.9M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€20.1M	36.0%	3.8M kg
3	🇨🇦 Canada	€2.4M	4.4%	574K kg
4	🇮🇳 India	€1.7M	3.1%	355K kg
5	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€1.3M	2.4%	56K kg
6	🇯🇵 Japan	€1.0M	1.8%	101K kg
7	🇰🇷 South Korea	€723K	1.3%	108K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€16.7M	798Kt	€20.91/kg	51.3%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€5.4M	210Kt	€25.88/kg	16.7%
3	🇧🇷 Brazil	€5.0M	158Kt	€31.46/kg	15.3%
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€2.2M	246Kt	€8.95/kg	6.8%
5	🇨🇦 Canada	€2.1M	138Kt	€14.86/kg	6.3%
6	🇨🇳 China	€637K	10Kt	€63.57/kg	2.0%
7	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€533K	73Kt	€7.34/kg	1.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€26.1M	1.9Mt	€13.66/kg	48.9%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€20.1M	3.8Mt	€5.32/kg	37.6%
3	🇨🇦 Canada	€2.4M	574Kt	€4.24/kg	4.6%
4	🇮🇳 India	€1.7M	355Kt	€4.88/kg	3.2%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€1.3M	56Kt	€23.87/kg	2.5%
6	🇯🇵 Japan	€1.0M	101Kt	€10.02/kg	1.9%
7	🇰🇷 South Korea	€723K	108Kt	€6.69/kg	1.4%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€16.7M	798Kt	€20.91/kg	51.3%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€5.4M	210Kt	€25.88/kg	16.7%
3	🇧🇷 Brazil	€5.0M	158Kt	€31.46/kg	15.3%
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€2.2M	246Kt	€8.95/kg	6.8%
5	🇨🇦 Canada	€2.1M	138Kt	€14.86/kg	6.3%
6	🇨🇳 China	€637K	10Kt	€63.57/kg	2.0%
7	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€533K	73Kt	€7.34/kg	1.6%

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