China's imports of cobalt hydrometallurgical intermediate products jumped 324% month-on-month in June 2026

Published: Jul 20, 2026 17:51

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China imported around 10,961 physical tons of cobalt hydrometallurgical intermediates in June 2026, surging 324% month-on-month and falling 42% year-on-year, of which imports from the Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at approximately 10,815 physical tons, up 423% month-on-month and down 43% year-on-year.

The average import price of cobalt hydrometallurgical intermediates was USD 16,352 per physical ton in June 2026, dropping 1.54% month-on-month.

Around 7,561 physical tons of imported intermediates entered Zhejiang and Guangdong via logistics goods under special customs supervision zones, accounting for 69% of total imports; general trade registered about 2,849 physical tons, making up 26%; and processing trade with imported materials reached roughly 550 physical tons, taking a 5% share.

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