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

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

The Europe market for other than roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses soared to $X in 2021, jumping by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a slight downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Other than Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates in Europe

In value terms, production of other than roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 18%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports of Other than Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates

Exports in Europe

In 2021, shipments abroad of other than roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses decreased by -17.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 959%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of other than roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,001% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands dominates concentrateses structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 87% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), achieving an 8.1% share of total exports. Germany (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Exports from the Netherlands increased at an average annual rate of +20.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Germany (+97.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Germany emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of +97.2% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Belgium (-6.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+50 p.p.) and Germany (+1.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Belgium (-27.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest other than roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates supplier in Europe, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 1.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands totaled +17.3%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-23.7% per year) and Germany (+61.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-2.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Other than Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates

Imports in Europe

In 2021, purchases abroad of other than roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses decreased by -6% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of other than roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a modest expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 63%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for 64% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), creating a 36% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +2.3%).

In value terms, the largest other than roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates importing markets in Europe were the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X).

In terms of the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +2.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 53% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 75%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+5.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform