Global Cobalt Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The cobalt industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 25,914.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7.3% is expected of the worldwide cobalt industry from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$16,963.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$25,914.8
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
7.3%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global cobalt market highlights

  • The global cobalt market generated a revenue of USD 15,965.0 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 25,914.8 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2023 - 2030) of 6.2% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, cobalt sulfate accounted for a revenue of USD 11,261.1 million in 2022.
  • Cobalt Sulfate is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2023 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 15,965.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 25,914.8 million
Growth rate6.2% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentCobalt sulfate
Fastest growing segmentCobalt Sulfate
Historical data covered2018 - 2021
Base year for estimation2022
Forecast period covered2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationCobalt Sulfate, Cobalt Oxide, Cobalt Metal

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 6.3% of the global cobalt market in 2022.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, U.S. is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 1,129.3 million by 2030.

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Cobalt Market Scope

Cobalt market segmentation & scope
Cobalt Sulfate
Cobalt Oxide
Cobalt Metal
Others
Electric Vehicles
Other Batteries
Industrial Metals
Industrial Chemicals
Superalloys

Cobalt Market Companies

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Global cobalt market outlook

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Cobalt sulfate was the largest segment with a revenue share of 70.54% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global cobalt market based on cobalt sulfate, cobalt oxide, cobalt metal covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Cobalt Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Cobalt Sulfate
    • Cobalt Oxide
    • Cobalt Metal
    • Others
  • Global Cobalt End-Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Electric Vehicles
    • Other Batteries
    • Industrial Metals
    • Industrial Chemicals
    • Superalloys

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