Key Market Indicators
Tunisian cobalt exports are expected to reach nearly 200,000 kilograms by 2026, up from 158,000 kilograms in 2021. The country has seen an average annual increase of 5% since 2012. In 2021, Italy overtook Tunisia as the top exporter, with 158,000 kilograms. The US, Russia, and China followed as the second, third and fourth largest exporters. Tunisian cobalt imports are expected to reach 191,000 kilograms by 2026, up from 164,000 kilograms in 2021. The country has seen an average annual increase of 2.6% since 1998. In 2021, Switzerland overtook Tunisia as the top importer, with 164,000 kilograms. Belgium, the US, and Japan followed as the second, third, and fourth largest importers.