81059000 - Cobalt mattes and other - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Other is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 63.4% of imports (€366.7M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (18.6%). With an HHI of 4419, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Other to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (20.3%, €76.4M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇨🇳 China.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Other are 🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇩🇪 Germany. 🇫🇷 France accounts for 28.1% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-11.5%) while exports were rising (6.0%), 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, Other 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, Other (NC8 81059000) is 🇺🇸 United States, accounting for 63.4% 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, Other?

The extra-EU trade balance for Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Other (NC8 81059000) is €-201.4M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €578.3M, exports: €376.9M).

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

The EU imported €578.3M of Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Other (NC8 81059000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 6.3M 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, Other?

The weighted average import price of Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Other (NC8 81059000) is €91.80/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, Other?

The leading EU member state importer of Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap, Other (NC8 81059000) is 🇫🇷 France, accounting for 28.1% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-11.5%) while exports were rising (6.0%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇺🇸 United States	€366.7M	63.4%	4.2M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€107.7M	18.6%	1.6M kg
3	🇨🇳 China	€32.4M	5.6%	295K kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€20.5M	3.5%	71K kg
5	🇨🇷 Costa Rica	€17.2M	3.0%	25K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€76.4M	20.3%	478K kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€64.1M	17.0%	350K kg
3	🇨🇳 China	€50.9M	13.5%	227K kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€50.5M	13.4%	1.8M kg
5	🇮🇳 India	€16.1M	4.3%	32K kg
6	🇯🇵 Japan	€6.8M	1.8%	43K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€366.7M	4.2Mt	€88.35/kg	67.3%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€107.7M	1.6Mt	€68.93/kg	19.8%
3	🇨🇳 China	€32.4M	295Kt	€110.01/kg	6.0%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€20.5M	71Kt	€288.36/kg	3.8%
5	🇨🇷 CR	€17.2M	25Kt	€676.82/kg	3.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€76.4M	478Kt	€159.98/kg	28.9%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€64.1M	350Kt	€183.23/kg	24.2%
3	🇨🇳 China	€50.9M	227Kt	€223.90/kg	19.2%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€50.5M	1.8Mt	€28.77/kg	19.1%
5	🇮🇳 India	€16.1M	32Kt	€506.18/kg	6.1%
6	🇯🇵 Japan	€6.8M	43Kt	€157.69/kg	2.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€366.7M	4.2Mt	€88.35/kg	67.3%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€107.7M	1.6Mt	€68.93/kg	19.8%
3	🇨🇳 China	€32.4M	295Kt	€110.01/kg	6.0%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€20.5M	71Kt	€288.36/kg	3.8%
5	🇨🇷 CR	€17.2M	25Kt	€676.82/kg	3.2%

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