Netherlands: Molybdenum Market 2024

Molybdenum Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch molybdenum market increased by 120% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption saw a moderate increase. Molybdenum consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Molybdenum Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, molybdenum production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 8.4% against the previous year. Molybdenum production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Molybdenum Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, shipments abroad of molybdenum decreased by -95.6% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 7,979% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, molybdenum exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 7,097%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), France (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main destinations of molybdenum exports from the Netherlands, together comprising 88% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +25.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for molybdenum exported from the Netherlands were France ($X), Turkey ($X) and Brazil ($X), with a combined 89% share of total exports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +26.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average molybdenum export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+71.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Molybdenum Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of molybdenum decreased by -87.8% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a measured increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,702% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, molybdenum imports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 1,234%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of molybdenum imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 96% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +239.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest molybdenum suppliers to the Netherlands were China ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for 97% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of +304.6%, 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 molybdenum import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, molybdenum import price increased by +25.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 51%. The import price peaked 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 ($X per ton) and Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+19.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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