What is Papua New Guinea's cobalt production in 2025?

Papua New Guinea's cobalt production is 2,800 metric tons as of 2025.

Which country has the highest cobalt production?

DR Congo has the highest cobalt production at 230,000 metric tons as of 2025.

The United States has the lowest cobalt production at 300 metric tons as of 2025.

The global average for cobalt production is 25,458.33 metric tons as of 2025.

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Papua New Guinea has the 8th highest cobalt production among 12 countries with data in 2025.

What is Papua New Guinea's cobalt production in 2025?: Papua New Guinea's cobalt production is 2,800 metric tons as of 2025.
How does Papua New Guinea rank globally for cobalt production?: Papua New Guinea has the 8th highest cobalt production among 12 countries with data in 2025.
Which country has the highest cobalt production?: DR Congo has the highest cobalt production at 230,000 metric tons as of 2025.
Which country has the lowest cobalt production?: The United States has the lowest cobalt production at 300 metric tons as of 2025.
What is the global average for cobalt production?: The global average for cobalt production is 25,458.33 metric tons as of 2025.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration · Updated June 2026