Key Market Indicators
Czech imports of cobalt are expected to reach about 63,000 kilograms by 2026, increasing at an average of 0.7% annually from 2021's figure of 60,000 kilograms. Since 1998, imports have grown at an annual rate of 3.4%. The country came in 32nd place in 2021, with Russia overtaking it at 60,000 kilograms. Belgium, the United States, and Japan were 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respectively in the ranking. Czech exports of cobalt are forecast to reach 54,000 kilograms by 2026, increasing at a rate of 2.9% year-on-year from 45,000 kilograms in 2021. Since 1998, exports have grown 7.8% annually. The country placed 26th in 2021, with Slovenia overtaking at 45,000 kilograms. The United States, Russia, and China came in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respectively in the ranking.