Cobalt consumption in the U.S. by end use 2013-2021

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Madhumitha Jaganmohan,
Jun 10, 2024

In 2021, 3,220 metric tons of cobalt was consumed for superalloys in the United States, which made it the country's largest end use of cobalt. In total, the U.S. consumption of cobalt amounted to 7,270 metric tons in 2021, which was the lowest during the period of consideration.

Consumption of cobalt in the United States from 2013 to 2021, by end use (in metric tons)

Characteristic20132015201720192021
Superalloys 3,770 3,960 4,240 4,220 3,220
Chemical and ceramic uses 2,210 2,710 2,830 2,800 2,170
Steels and other alloys* - 1,430 1,420 1,230 1,180
Cemented carbides** 705 726 753 799 708
Total 8,090 8,830 9,240 9,050 7,270
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Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Consumption in metric tons3,2203,2202,1702,1701,1801,1807087087,2707,2704,2204,2202,8002,8001,2301,2307997999,0509,0504,2404,2402,8302,8301,4201,4207537539,2409,2403,9603,9602,7102,7101,4301,4307267268,8308,8303,7703,7702,2102,2107057058,0908,09020132015201720192021SuperalloysChemical and ceramic usesSteels and other alloys*Cemented carbides**Total
05001,0001,5002,0002,5003,0003,5004,0004,5005,0005,5006,0006,5007,0007,5008,0008,5009,0009,50010,00010,500

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May 2024

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United States

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2013 to 2021

Supplementary notes

* Excludes superalloys. Includes magnetic alloys, nonferrous alloys, welding materials, wear-resistant alloys, and other metallic uses not listed.
** Includes diamond tool matrices, cemented and sintered carbides, and cast carbide dies or parts.
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