Molybdenum articles (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in molybdenum articles (other) was worth $179.7 million in 2024, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 36% since 2017, and up 2% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $179.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $176.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $146.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $165.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $120.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $131.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $183.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $131.8M | 2.2K t |
Top molybdenum articles (other) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 32% of world exports, followed by Austria and Japan. The top three supply 61% between them, out of 55 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $57.3M | 32% |
| Austria | $37.6M | 21% |
| Japan | $14.3M | 8% |
| Taiwan | $14.0M | 7.8% |
| Bulgaria | $13.4M | 7.5% |
| United States | $11.5M | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $6.1M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $4.8M | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $3.4M | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $2.7M | 1.5% |
| France | $2.6M | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $1.6M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Taiwan is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of South Korea and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 39% across 99 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $29.4M | 16% |
| South Korea | $25.0M | 14% |
| China | $15.2M | 8.4% |
| Czech Republic | $14.6M | 8.1% |
| United States | $13.1M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $10.6M | 5.9% |
| Japan | $9.6M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $8.7M | 4.8% |
| Singapore | $6.2M | 3.4% |
| Australia | $5.8M | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $4.9M | 2.7% |
| India | $4.7M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $128.34 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Bulgaria averaged $348.02 per kg and Germany $60.16 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8102.99: Molybdenum: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 8102. HS 8102 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most molybdenum articles (other)?
China exported $57.3 million in 2024, 32% of the world total, followed by Austria (21%) and Japan (8%). In all, 55 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most molybdenum articles (other)?
Taiwan imported $29.4 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (14%) and China (8%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in molybdenum articles (other)?
It was worth $179.7 million in 2024, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 36% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $183.5 million. 55 countries reported exports and 99 reported imports.
What is the average price of molybdenum articles (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $128.34 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Bulgaria averaged $348.02 per kg and Germany $60.16 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for molybdenum articles (other)?
The HS code for molybdenum articles (other) is subheading 8102.99, in chapter 81 (metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8102 page.
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