China's cobalt intermediate imports maintained an increase, and the average import price fell again！

According to customs data, China's imports of cobalt hydrometallurgical intermediates in December 2023 were about 18,100 metal tons (converted at 35% grade), an increase of 15% month-on-month and 36% year-on-year. In terms of average import price, in December 2023, the average import price of China's cobalt hydrometallurgical intermediate products was US$15,462/metal ton. The cumulative import volume from January to December 2023 is about 117,000 metal tons, an increase of 10% year-on-year.

In terms of countries, the Democratic Republic of the Congo was still the main importer in December, with an import volume of about 17,700 metal tons (converted at 35% grade) and an average import price of US$15,483 per metal ton, accounting for about 98% of imports.

In terms of regions, the top three provinces in terms of cobalt intermediate imports in December were Fujian, Jiangxi and Zhejiang. Imports accounted for 20%, 18% and 15% respectively.

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