U.S. - Molybdenum - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Molybdenum Price in the United States - 2023

Contents:

  1. Molybdenum Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
  2. Molybdenum Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022
  3. Molybdenum Imports in the United States
  4. Molybdenum Exports in the United States

Molybdenum Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023

The average molybdenum import price stood at $62,698 per ton in September 2023, surging by 2.4% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 an increase of 29% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $75,553 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to September 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was China ($66,400 per ton), while the price for Austria ($32,136 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From October 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Molybdenum Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022

The average molybdenum export price stood at $36,719 per ton in 2022, falling by -15% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 66%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $53,109 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Mexico ($40,523 per ton) and Canada ($34,227 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($31,024 per ton) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($31,098 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Molybdenum Imports in the United States

In 2022, approx. 318 tons of molybdenum were imported into the United States; with a decrease of -23.8% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 0.7% against the previous year.

In value terms, molybdenum imports declined modestly to $14M in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 23% against the previous year.

Import of Molybdenum in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China7.86.57.310.610.8%
AustriaN/AN/AN/A1.10%
Uzbekistan0.80.41.30.94.0%
Canada4.52.42.90.5-51.9%
United Kingdom0.2N/A0.70.535.7%
Russia2.52.11.60.4-45.7%
Hong Kong SARN/AN/AN/A0.20%
Germany3.40.30.7N/A-54.6%
OthersN/AN/AN/A0.20%
Total19.111.814.514.3-9.2%

Top Suppliers of Molybdenum to the United States in 2022:

  1. China (244.6 tons)
  2. Uzbekistan (20.0 tons)
  3. Austria (14.7 tons)
  4. United Kingdom (11.6 tons)
  5. Canada (11.1 tons)
  6. Russia (7.4 tons)
  7. Hong Kong SAR (5.0 tons)

Molybdenum Exports in the United States

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of molybdenum decreased by -22.4% to 22 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.2% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +41.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 73% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 28 tons, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, molybdenum exports dropped dramatically to $794K in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 109%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.2M, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Export of Molybdenum in the United States (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Mexico86.228.113.738064.0%
Canada2772061273386.9%
Japan39726412153.1-48.9%
Taiwan (Chinese)3.3N/AN/A15.366.7%
China28.148.6N/AN/A73.0%
IndiaN/AN/A870N/A0%
NetherlandsN/AN/A61.5N/A0%
Others22.030.911.57.4-30.5%
Total8135771,204794-0.8%

Top Export Markets for Molybdenum from the United States in 2022:

  1. Canada (9.9 tons)
  2. Mexico (9.4 tons)
  3. Japan (1.6 tons)
  4. Taiwan (Chinese) (0.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2023
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
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      7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
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      10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
      11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
      12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
      13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
      14. Production Volume And Growth
      15. Exports And Growth
      16. Export Prices And Growth
      17. Market Size And Growth
      18. Per Capita Consumption
      19. Imports And Growth
      20. Import Prices
      21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
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