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China - Molybdenum - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Apr 27, 2023

China Molybdenum Export Value Reaches $12M in Feb 2023

China Molybdenum Exports

In February 2023, exports of molybdenum from China fell rapidly to 161 tons, waning by -18% on the previous month. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in September 2022 when exports increased by 105% against the previous month.

In value terms, molybdenum exports rose slightly to $12M (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. Overall, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 with an increase of 113% m-o-m. The exports peaked in February 2023.

COUNTRYFeb 2022Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023
Export Value of Molybdenum in China (million USD)
Netherlands0.22.60.51.1N/AN/AN/A0.92.73.25.12.84.6
United States0.9N/A0.51.1N/AN/A1.01.03.00.50.73.33.5
South Korea0.10.60.10.20.1N/A0.1N/A0.51.30.11.21.4
United Kingdom0.90.31.0N/A0.10.80.20.80.32.0N/A2.40.8
JapanN/AN/AN/A1.11.02.50.5N/A1.22.93.51.10.8
IndiaN/A0.2N/AN/A1.10.40.40.70.9N/A0.40.50.6
GermanyN/AN/AN/AN/A1.0N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Others0.70.80.10.50.11.2N/A0.90.51.10.80.60.4
Total2.74.52.34.03.45.02.24.28.910.910.611.912.1

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (60 tons), the United States (50 tons) and South Korea (17 tons) were the main destinations of molybdenum exports from China, together accounting for 79% of total exports.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +23.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for molybdenum exported from China were the Netherlands ($4.6M), the United States ($3.5M) and South Korea ($1.4M), with a combined 79% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +28.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In February 2023, the molybdenum price amounted to $75,379 per ton (FOB, China), increasing by 24% against the previous month. In general, export price indicated a buoyant increase from February 2022 to February 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +5.0% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on February 2023 figures, molybdenum export price increased by +71.3% against September 2022 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In February 2023, the countries with the highest prices were India ($93,909 per ton) and South Korea ($85,989 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($62,670 per ton) and the United States ($70,853 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

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      Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
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      5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

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      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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      1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

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      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
      10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
      11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
      12. Exports and Growth, By Product
      13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
      14. Production Volume and Growth
      15. Exports and Growth
      16. Export Prices and Growth
      17. Market Size and Growth
      18. Per Capita Consumption
      19. Imports and Growth
      20. Import Prices
      21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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