South-Eastern Asia: Market for Molybdenum Oxides And Hydroxides 2025

Market Size for Molybdenum Oxides And Hydroxides in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian molybdenum oxides and hydroxides market shrank markedly to $X in 2022, waning by -31.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate noticeable growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Molybdenum Oxides And Hydroxides in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, molybdenum oxides and hydroxides production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 16%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Molybdenum Oxides And Hydroxides

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, the amount of molybdenum oxides and hydroxides exported in South-Eastern Asia soared to X tons, picking up by 27% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, saw a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 75%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, molybdenum oxides and hydroxides exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 165% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Vietnam (X tons) represented the main exporter of molybdenum oxides and hydroxides, constituting 57% of total exports. Thailand (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by the Philippines (X tons) and Singapore (X tons). All these countries together held near 43% share of total exports.

Exports from Vietnam increased at an average annual rate of +15.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Philippines (+97.0%) and Singapore (+19.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Philippines emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +97.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Thailand (-14.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Vietnam, the Philippines and Singapore increased by +45, +12 and +7.4 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) remains the largest molybdenum oxides and hydroxides supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a 5.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Vietnam totaled +12.1%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+3.4% per year) and Thailand (-31.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 90% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the Philippines ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (-2.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Molybdenum Oxides And Hydroxides

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

Molybdenum oxides and hydroxides imports plummeted to X tons in 2022, reducing by -47.7% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,792% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, molybdenum oxides and hydroxides imports fell notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 3,943% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Vietnam represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which reached 70% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Singapore (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons), together committing a 29% share of total imports.

Vietnam was also the fastest-growing in terms of the molybdenum oxides and hydroxides imports, with a CAGR of +43.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Singapore (+42.5%) and Indonesia (+16.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Vietnam and Singapore increased by +33 and +9.3 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest molybdenum oxides and hydroxides importing markets in South-Eastern Asia were Singapore ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Indonesia ($X), together accounting for 98% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Singapore, with a CAGR of +45.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -55.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 114%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+5.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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