Netherlands: Ferro-Molybdenum Market 2025

Ferro-Molybdenum Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch ferro-molybdenum market increased by 56% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a significant increase. Ferro-molybdenum consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Ferro-Molybdenum Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, ferro-molybdenum production fell significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 64%. Ferro-molybdenum production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Ferro-Molybdenum Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, ferro-molybdenum exports from the Netherlands fell to X tons, with a decrease of -10.4% on the year before. In general, exports, however, saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 236%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, ferro-molybdenum exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 405%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main destinations of ferro-molybdenum exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 67% of total exports. Belgium, France, Spain and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +74.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for ferro-molybdenum exported from the Netherlands were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined 66% share of total exports. Belgium, France, Spain and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +79.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ferro-molybdenum export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 53%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Spain ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ferro-Molybdenum Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas purchases of ferro-molybdenum increased by 6.2% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 897%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, ferro-molybdenum imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 1,300%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Armenia (X tons), the UK (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main suppliers of ferro-molybdenum imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 80% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Armenia (with a CAGR of +77.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ferro-molybdenum suppliers to the Netherlands were Armenia ($X), the UK ($X) and South Korea ($X), together accounting for 84% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Armenia, with a CAGR of +81.5%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average ferro-molybdenum import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 40%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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