Eastern Asia: Market for Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates 2025

Market Size for Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates in Eastern Asia

In 2021, the East Asian market for roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses decreased by -16% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Production of Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates in Eastern Asia

In value terms, roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 12%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, overseas shipments of roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports showed noticeable growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted temperate growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at 66% of total exports. It was distantly followed by South Korea (X tons), committing a 33% share of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, South Korea (+8.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Korea emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +8.2% from 2012-2021. While the share of South Korea (+10 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of China (-8.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, China ($X) emerged as the largest roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at +2.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 46% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a mild slump. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while South Korea totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-0.3%).

Imports of Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, purchases abroad of roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses decreased by -21.8% to X tons for the first time since 2013, thus ending a seven-year rising trend. Total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +40.2% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 31%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, posted a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Japan (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the key importers of roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses in 2021, reaching approx. 50% and 35% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by China (X tons), making up a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +9.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates importing markets in Eastern Asia were Japan ($X), South Korea ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 99% of total imports.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +9.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 54% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+1.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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