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Ecuador: Market for Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates 2025

Market Size for Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates in Ecuador

In 2021, the Ecuadorian market for roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses increased by 4.8% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a significant increase. Roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates

Exports from Ecuador

Roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates exports from Ecuador was estimated at X kg in 2015, approximately equating 2014 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2015 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates exports stood at $X in 2015. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked in 2015 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X kg) was the main destination for roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates exports from Ecuador, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2015, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands was relatively modest.

From 2015 to 2015, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands was relatively modest.

Imports of Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates

Imports into Ecuador

For the third year in a row, Ecuador recorded growth in supplies from abroad of roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses, which increased by 3.8% to X kg in 2021. Overall, imports saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 317% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates imports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 215% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X kg) was the main supplier of roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates to Ecuador, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy totaled +18.2%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses to Ecuador.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at +27.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 1.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates import price decreased by -22.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 62%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Italy.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Italy amounted to +7.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates consumption in 2021 were Japan, Chile and Brazil, together comprising 41% of global consumption. These countries were followed by South Korea, China, Belgium, the UK, Mexico, India, Italy, Germany, Vietnam and Spain, which together accounted for a further 47%.
Chile constituted the country with the largest volume of roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates production, accounting for 42% of total volume. Moreover, roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates production in Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, China, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 12% share.
In value terms, Italy constituted the largest supplier of roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates to Ecuador.
In 2015, the average export price for roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses amounted to $14,625 per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year.
The average import price for roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses stood at $66,933 per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -3.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates in Ecuador. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

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Country coverage:

  • Ecuador

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Ecuador
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
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  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  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
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    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)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    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. Products: Market Size and Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports and Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices and Growth, By Type
    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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