South-Eastern Asia: Market for Other than Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates 2025

Market Size for Other than Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian market for other than roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Overall, consumption enjoyed a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Other than Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, production of other than roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 15%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Other than Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of other than roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of other than roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Thailand represented the key exporter of other than roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near 52% of total exports in 2021. Myanmar (X tons) held a 26% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the Philippines (11%) and Singapore (6.6%). The following exporters - Vietnam (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) - together made up 4.8% of total exports.

Thailand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the other than roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses exports, with a CAGR of +36.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Myanmar (+17.2%), Malaysia (+16.9%) and Vietnam (+13.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Singapore (-3.0%) and the Philippines (-19.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Thailand (+48 p.p.), Myanmar (+19 p.p.) and Vietnam (+2.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Singapore (-2.6 p.p.) and the Philippines (-67.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) emerged as the largest other than roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Myanmar ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by the Philippines, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Thailand stood at +26.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Myanmar (+12.2% per year) and the Philippines (-17.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+22.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Other than Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, imports of other than roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses in South-Eastern Asia surged to X tons, rising by 39% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 350%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of other than roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 233%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Thailand was the largest importer of other than roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near 71% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Vietnam (X tons), achieving a 29% share of total imports.

Thailand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the other than roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses imports, with a CAGR of +53.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Vietnam (+19.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Thailand (+50 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Vietnam (-48.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) and Vietnam ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021.

In terms of the main importing countries, Thailand, with a CAGR of +77.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 3.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 36%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while Thailand totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+16.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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