Eastern Europe: Market for Molybdenum Oxides And Hydroxides 2025

Market Size for Molybdenum Oxides And Hydroxides in Eastern Europe

The East European molybdenum oxides and hydroxides market surged to $X in 2022, picking up by 85% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted a remarkable increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Molybdenum Oxides And Hydroxides in Eastern Europe

In value terms, molybdenum oxides and hydroxides production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 17%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Molybdenum Oxides And Hydroxides

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of molybdenum oxides and hydroxides exported in Eastern Europe reduced dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of -52.2% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 526% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, molybdenum oxides and hydroxides exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 303% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic represented the key exporter of molybdenum oxides and hydroxides in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. 81% of total exports in 2022. Lithuania (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Latvia (X tons). All these countries together held near 16% share of total exports. Romania (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Exports from the Czech Republic increased at an average annual rate of +36.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Latvia (+319.7%), Lithuania (+99.2%) and Romania (+24.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Latvia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +319.7% from 2012-2022. While the share of Lithuania (+11 p.p.), the Czech Republic (+7.8 p.p.), Latvia (+4.9 p.p.) and Romania (+3.2 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) remains the largest molybdenum oxides and hydroxides supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Romania ($X), with a 2.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Czech Republic amounted to +29.2%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+18.7% per year) and Lithuania (+46.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 116% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (-4.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Molybdenum Oxides And Hydroxides

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of molybdenum oxides and hydroxides were imported in Eastern Europe; rising by 65% on 2021. Overall, imports showed significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, molybdenum oxides and hydroxides imports reduced to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +44.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 59%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic dominates imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 88% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), constituting an 8.6% share of total imports. Lithuania (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into the Czech Republic increased at an average annual rate of +73.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Lithuania (+216.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lithuania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +216.1% from 2012-2022. Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The Czech Republic (+86 p.p.) and Lithuania (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Russia saw its share reduced by -55.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported molybdenum oxides and hydroxides in Eastern Europe, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 27% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia stood at +1.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (+20.2% per year) and Lithuania (+87.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -44.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price faced a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+2.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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