MERCOSUR: Market for Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates 2025

Market Size for Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses skyrocketed to $X in 2021, picking up by 116% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a slight expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates in MERCOSUR

In value terms, roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates production rose rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, the amount of roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses exported in MERCOSUR fell dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of -24.9% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 44% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Chile (X tons) represented the major exporter of roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses in MERCOSUR, generating 100% of total export.

Chile was also the fastest-growing in terms of the roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses exports, with a CAGR of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Chile ($X) also remains the largest roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates supplier in MERCOSUR.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Chile stood at +3.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, rising by 69% against the previous year. Export price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its price 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. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Chile.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Chile amounted to +1.2% per year.

Imports of Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, imports of roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses in MERCOSUR skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 114% against 2020. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a strong increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil represented the major importer of roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near 83% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons), constituting a 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates imports into Brazil stood at +17.0%. At the same time, Chile (+396.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chile emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +396.3% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Chile increased by +16 percentage points.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses in MERCOSUR, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a 26% share of total imports.

In Brazil, roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates imports increased at an average annual rate of +13.8% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 80% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 Chile ($X per ton), while Brazil amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+9.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform