Central Asia: Market for Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates 2025

Market Size for Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates in Central Asia

In 2021, the Central Asian market for roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses decreased by -31.8% to $X, falling for the eighth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption faced a deep contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates in Central Asia

In value terms, roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates production shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates

Exports in Central Asia

For the eighth consecutive year, Central Asia recorded growth in shipments abroad of roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses, which increased by 9.7% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a perceptible descent. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses, namely Kazakhstan, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses exports, with a CAGR of -4.3% from 2012 to 2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Kazakhstan increased by +3.2 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) also remains the largest roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates supplier in Central Asia.

In Kazakhstan, roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates exports plunged by an average annual rate of -7.0% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -2.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price decreased by -1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to -2.8% per year.

Imports of Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, purchases abroad of roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses increased by 2.5% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates imports contracted slightly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 1.7%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan dominates imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 95% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Tajikistan (X tons), generating a 4.6% share of total imports.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses imports, with a CAGR of -12.8% from 2012 to 2021. Tajikistan (-22.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Kazakhstan (+17 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Tajikistan saw its share reduced by -6.1% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses in Central Asia, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tajikistan ($X), with a 0.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan totaled -19.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -6.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 a decrease of -0.6% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Tajikistan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (-7.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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