Cobalt Prices Plummet After Sharp Summer Drop

Good news — Flash Radio shares this positive update with you. Cobalt prices have sharply declined since summer, marking a radical reversal after a dramatic rise in 2025. This drop is explained by the resumption of Chinese supply, with new shipments set to arrive. The market, in high tension, reacts to the normalization of flows after months of volatility. ⏱️ 1 min read. Recent facts and developments. The Democratic Republic of the Congo, the world's leading producer, had imposed restrictions in 2025, causing a shortage and a spike in prices. These measures, linked to security and regulatory issues, disrupted international supply chains. With the resumption of exports, markets are adapting to a more stable balance. China, the main consumer of cobalt, has taken advantage of the situation to restock. This dynamic could ease price pressure in the medium term, although uncertainties remain. Industrialists, particularly in the electric vehicle sector, are closely following these fluctuations, which are essential for their production chains. Flash Radio keeps you informed in real time. ⚡ Key points ▸ The Democratic Republic of the Congo, the world's leading producer, had imposed restrictions in 2025, causing a shortage and a spike in prices. ▸ Industrialists, particularly in the electric vehicle sector, are closely following these fluctuations, which are essential for their production chains. ▸ These measures, linked to security and regulatory issues, disrupted international supply chains. Follow the economy live on Flash Radio. The economy is also decoded live: listen to Radio Tunis Nationale, Radio Sfax and Express FM on Flash Radio, without registration. 🏛️ Radio Tunis Nationale live Nationale 📡 Radio Sfax live Sfax — Regional 📈 Express FM live 10