The United States relies primarily on international imports to fulfill its domestic cobalt requirements, sourcing the critical mineral from a diverse array of global partner nations and recycling streams. Significant quantities of refined cobalt and intermediate materials are imported from countries such as Canada, Norway, Finland, and various Asian processing hubs, which themselves often import raw ore from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Domestic US production remains extremely limited, though ongoing mineral exploration projects and government-backed initiatives aim to develop domestic extraction and processing capabilities to secure critical supply chains for defense and green technology sectors.