EU: Market for Molybdenum Oxides And Hydroxides 2025

Market Size for Molybdenum Oxides And Hydroxides in the EU

The EU molybdenum oxides and hydroxides market surged to $X in 2022, increasing by 34% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +108.4% against 2015 indices. 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 the EU

In value terms, molybdenum oxides and hydroxides production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 9%. 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 the EU

In 2022, overseas shipments of molybdenum oxides and hydroxides decreased by -30.1% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 35%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, molybdenum oxides and hydroxides exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 64%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the key exporter of molybdenum oxides and hydroxides, committing 66% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons), together constituting a 23% share of total exports. Belgium (X tons), France (X tons) and Spain (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to molybdenum oxides and hydroxides exports from the Netherlands stood at -1.7%. At the same time, Spain (+65.7%), the Czech Republic (+36.4%), Germany (+16.8%), France (+13.7%) and Belgium (+6.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +65.7% from 2012-2022. Germany (+14 p.p.), the Czech Republic (+8.7 p.p.), France (+1.8 p.p.) and Spain (+1.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -29.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest molybdenum oxides and hydroxides supplier in the European Union, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 9.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (+29.2% per year) and Germany (+6.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by 20% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 23% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+10.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Molybdenum Oxides And Hydroxides

Imports in the EU

In 2022, supplies from abroad of molybdenum oxides and hydroxides decreased by -2.5% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -4.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, molybdenum oxides and hydroxides imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Czech Republic (X tons) represented the main importer of molybdenum oxides and hydroxides, generating 47% of total imports. Germany (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Denmark (X tons), France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Sweden (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 47% share of total imports. Italy (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

The Czech Republic was also the fastest-growing in terms of the molybdenum oxides and hydroxides imports, with a CAGR of +73.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Denmark (+15.0%), Italy (+6.5%) and Sweden (+2.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, France (-2.0%), Germany (-3.0%) and Belgium (-9.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Czech Republic (+47 p.p.) and Denmark (+7.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while France, Belgium and Germany saw its share reduced by -9%, -17% and -17.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest molybdenum oxides and hydroxides importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), Denmark ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 69% share of total imports. Sweden, Belgium, Italy and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

In terms of the main importing countries, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +20.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 29%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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