Congo’s export quotas tighten global cobalt supply
The Democratic Republic of Congo imposes strict cobalt export limits for 2026, tightening global supply amid sustained demand and paving the way for Indonesia and recycling to play a larger role.
| Countries | Australie, Chine, Indonésie |
|---|---|
| Sector | Métaux critiques |
| Theme | Marchés & Finance |
The Democratic Republic of Congo, the world’s leading cobalt producer, has imposed new export restrictions for 2026, replacing a previous ban with an annual quota system capped at 96,600 metric tons. This volume represents less than half of the country’s 2024 production, which accounted for 74.5% of global supply, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence data.
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