Global Ferro-Molybdenum Market 2025

Ferro-Molybdenum Market Size

The global ferro-molybdenum market reached $X in 2022, surging by 2.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Ferro-Molybdenum Production

In value terms, ferro-molybdenum production reduced 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; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 17%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Ferro-Molybdenum Exports

Exports

In 2022, shipments abroad of ferro-molybdenum increased by 4.5% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +93.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ferro-molybdenum exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 177%. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Belgium (X tons), China (X tons), the UK (X tons), Armenia (X tons) and Chile (X tons) represented the key exporter of ferro-molybdenum in the world, generating 88% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +17.4%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ferro-molybdenum supplying countries worldwide were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 48% of global exports.

China, with a CAGR of +18.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average ferro-molybdenum export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+5.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ferro-Molybdenum Imports

Imports

In 2022, overseas purchases of ferro-molybdenum increased by 1.8% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 62%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, ferro-molybdenum imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 139%. Over the period under review, global imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the largest importer of ferro-molybdenum in the world, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. 27% of total imports in 2022. Germany (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 11% share, followed by the United States (9.7%), Italy (7%) and Sweden (5.1%). Indonesia (X tons), India (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Spain (X tons), China (X tons), France (X tons) and Canada (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to ferro-molybdenum imports into the Netherlands stood at +21.8%. At the same time, Indonesia (+32.1%), China (+28.8%), India (+17.6%), the United States (+5.1%), Taiwan (Chinese) (+3.4%), Canada (+1.6%), Sweden (+1.2%) and Spain (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Indonesia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +32.1% from 2012-2022. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (-2.2%), Germany (-3.0%) and France (-5.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands, Indonesia, India, China and the United States increased by +22, +4.1, +2.8, +2.2 and +2.2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ferro-molybdenum worldwide, comprising 28% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of global imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 10% share.

In the Netherlands, ferro-molybdenum imports expanded at an average annual rate of +25.1% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-0.1% per year) and the United States (+8.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ferro-molybdenum import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 27% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ferro-molybdenum import price increased by +88.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 48%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 India ($X per ton), while Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 (+4.4%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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