Cobalt Production by Country 2025

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Cobalt Production 2022 (t)

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5 Countries that Produce the Most Cobalt

111.30 tonnes

8.90 tonnes

5.90 tonnes

4.70 tonnes

3.90 tonnes

Country
Cobalt Production 2022 (t)
DR Congo111.30
Russia8.90
Australia5.90
Philippines4.70
Canada3.90
Cuba3.80
Papua New Guinea3
Madagascar2.40
Morocco2.30
China2.20
New Caledonia2
South Africa1
Zambia0.20
Total151.60
  • All other countries and territories combined accounted for cobalt production of 14,700 tons in 2022, 6,500 in 2021, 3,700 in 2019, 2,800 in 2018, 11,400 in 2013, 4,500 in 2008, 2,500 in 2003, and 1,800 in 1998.