EU: Market for Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates 2025

Market Size for Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates in the EU

The EU market for roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses skyrocketed to $X in 2021, picking up by 38% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a modest expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates in the EU

In value terms, roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates

Exports in the EU

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses, when their volume decreased by -17.9% to X tons. Total exports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +45.6% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 32%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 85%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) was the main exporter of roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses, mixing up 73% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), comprising a 21% share of total exports. Germany (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses exports, with a CAGR of +6.8% from 2012 to 2021. Belgium (-4.8%) and Germany (-5.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+27 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Germany and Belgium saw its share reduced by -4.1% and -16.6% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates supplier in the European Union, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates exports increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (-4.1% per year) and Germany (-8.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by 71% against the previous year. Export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates

Imports in the EU

In 2021, purchases abroad of roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses increased by 6.4% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after four years of decline. Total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +49.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 35%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at 44% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Sweden (X tons), together constituting a 52% share of total imports. France (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +8.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses in the European Union, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 12% share.

In the Netherlands, roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates imports expanded at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (+4.2% per year) and Belgium (-5.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by 44% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight contraction. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+1.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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