U.S.: Market for Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates 2025

Market Size for Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates in the U.S.

The U.S. market for roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses contracted sharply to $X in 2021, waning by -81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a significant curtailment. Roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates in the U.S.

In value terms, roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates production stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, production showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 9.3%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates

Exports from the U.S.

Roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates exports from the United States expanded rapidly to X tons in 2021, growing by 11% against the previous year's figure. Overall, total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +138.1% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main destinations of roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates exports from the United States, with a combined 84% share of total exports. South Korea, Canada, India and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +15.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates exported from the United States were the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined 81% share of total exports. South Korea, India, China and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

Among the main countries of destination, South Korea, with a CAGR of +13.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average export price for roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 39% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Roasted Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses, when their volume decreased by -29.3% to X tons. Overall, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 68% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates imports amounted to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 152%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates supplier to the United States, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, roasted molybdenum ores and concentrates imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Mexico amounted to -5.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (-12.1% per year) and Peru (+8.0% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses to the United States, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a 10% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Mexico totaled +5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (-10.8% per year) and Peru (+15.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for roasted molybdenum ores and concentrateses stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 56% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 107%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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