Eastern Europe: Market for Other than Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates 2025

Market Size for Other than Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates in Eastern Europe

In 2021, the East European market for other than roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses decreased by -12.9% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Other than Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates in Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of other than roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 26%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports of Other than Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, overseas shipments of other than roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of other than roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a precipitous descent. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons) represented roughly 99% of total exports in 2021.

The Czech Republic was also the fastest-growing in terms of the other than roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses exports, with a CAGR of +46.7% from 2012 to 2021. The Czech Republic (+99 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In the Czech Republic, exports of other than roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses expanded at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -94.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 187% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell notably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Czech Republic amounted to -25.9% per year.

Imports of Other than Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, imports of other than roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses in Eastern Europe reduced to X tons, with a decrease of -7.1% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 2,219% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of other than roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses fell to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 555%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia was the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at 64% of total imports. Poland (X tons) held an 18% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Romania (14%). Ukraine (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Russia increased at an average annual rate of +37.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Romania (+50.0%) and Poland (+36.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +50.0% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Ukraine (-14.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Russia, Poland and Romania increased by +55, +15 and +13 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported other than roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses in Eastern Europe, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Romania ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with an 11% share.

In Russia, imports of other than roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses expanded at an average annual rate of +45.4% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Romania (+43.0% per year) and Poland (+46.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -6.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by 197%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure 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, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+7.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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