This statistic shows the consumption of cobalt in the United States from 2012 to 2016, by end use. In 2016, 4,080 metric tons of cobalt was used in superalloys in the U.S. Recently, worldwide production of cobalt has exceeded consumption, which has decreased the prices of the mineral.
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Cobalt consumption in the U.S. by end use 2012-2016
Consumption of cobalt in the United States from 2012 to 2016, by end use (in metric tons)
This statistic shows the consumption of cobalt in the United States from 2012 to 2016, by end use. In 2016, 4,080 metric tons of cobalt was used in superalloys in the U.S. Recently, worldwide production of cobalt has exceeded consumption, which has decreased the prices of the mineral.
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| 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superalloys | 4,040 | 3,930 | 3,960 | 4,080 |
| Chemical and ceramic uses | 2,290 | 2,330 | 2,710 | 2,770 |
| Steels and other alloys* | - | 1,510 | 1,430 | 1,490 |
| Cemented carbides** | 774 | 783 | 726 | 672 |
| Total | 8,660 | 8,560 | 8,830 | 9,010 |
| 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superalloys | 4,040 | 3,930 | 3,960 | 4,080 |
| Chemical and ceramic uses | 2,290 | 2,330 | 2,710 | 2,770 |
| Steels and other alloys* | - | 1,510 | 1,430 | 1,490 |
| Cemented carbides** | 774 | 783 | 726 | 672 |
| Total | 8,660 | 8,560 | 8,830 | 9,010 |
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This statistic shows the consumption of cobalt in the United States from 2012 to 2016, by end use. In 2016, 4,080 metric tons of cobalt was used in superalloys in the U.S. Recently, worldwide production of cobalt has exceeded consumption, which has decreased the prices of the mineral.
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- November 2018
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- United States
- Survey time period
- 2012 to 2016
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* 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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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- 2012 to 2016
- Supplementary notes
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* 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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