Switzerland: Market for Molybdenum Oxides And Hydroxides 2025

Market Size for Molybdenum Oxides And Hydroxides in Switzerland

In 2022, the Swiss molybdenum oxides and hydroxides market increased by 17% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Molybdenum Oxides And Hydroxides in Switzerland

In value terms, molybdenum oxides and hydroxides production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 15,768% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Molybdenum Oxides And Hydroxides

Exports from Switzerland

For the fourth year in a row, Switzerland recorded decline in shipments abroad of molybdenum oxides and hydroxides, which decreased by -99.1% to X kg in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 21,319% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, molybdenum oxides and hydroxides exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a precipitous descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 31,662%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for molybdenum oxides and hydroxides exports from Switzerland, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled -36.0%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for molybdenum oxides and hydroxides exports from Switzerland.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at -20.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average molybdenum oxides and hydroxides export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 407% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a significant increase. 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 Germany.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to +27.1% per year.

Imports of Molybdenum Oxides And Hydroxides

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, imports of molybdenum oxides and hydroxides into Switzerland reduced notably to X kg, with a decrease of -57.6% against 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 656% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X kg in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, molybdenum oxides and hydroxides imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 538% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X kg) was the main molybdenum oxides and hydroxides supplier to Switzerland, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, molybdenum oxides and hydroxides imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at +74.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+28.2% per year) and Belgium (+14.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of molybdenum oxides and hydroxides to Switzerland, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 10% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled +108.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+49.6% per year) and Belgium (+46.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average molybdenum oxides and hydroxides import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 8.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 65%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+49.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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