Germany: Market for Molybdenum Oxides And Hydroxides 2025

Market Size for Molybdenum Oxides And Hydroxides in Germany

For the third year in a row, the German molybdenum oxides and hydroxides market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 9.9% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Molybdenum Oxides And Hydroxides in Germany

In value terms, molybdenum oxides and hydroxides production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 2.3%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Molybdenum Oxides And Hydroxides

Exports from Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of molybdenum oxides and hydroxides were exported from Germany; growing by 22% on 2021. Overall, exports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 183% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, molybdenum oxides and hydroxides exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2014 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last eight-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +6.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 49%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for molybdenum oxides and hydroxides exports from Germany, with a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, molybdenum oxides and hydroxides exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India totaled +34.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-6.4% per year) and Kazakhstan (+221.5% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for molybdenum oxides and hydroxides exports from Germany, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at +1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+24.0% per year) and Kazakhstan (+295.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average molybdenum oxides and hydroxides export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -16.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 67%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kazakhstan (+23.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Molybdenum Oxides And Hydroxides

Imports into Germany

In 2022, supplies from abroad of molybdenum oxides and hydroxides increased by 5.3% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 14%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, molybdenum oxides and hydroxides imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) constituted the largest molybdenum oxides and hydroxides supplier to Germany, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, molybdenum oxides and hydroxides imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), eightfold. Sweden (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Chile amounted to -1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+22.8% per year) and Sweden (-3.1% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of molybdenum oxides and hydroxides to Germany, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 9.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Chile stood at +1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+28.6% per year) and Sweden (-0.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average molybdenum oxides and hydroxides import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a notable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were China ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) and Luxembourg ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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