Molybdenum oxide and hydroxide trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in molybdenum oxide and hydroxide was worth $908.1 million in 2024, about 32.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 140% since 2017, and up 9% 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 | $908.1M | 32.1K t |
| 2023 | $830.7M | 29.0K t |
| 2022 | $744.8M | 36.2K t |
| 2021 | $716.4M | 41.4K t |
| 2020 | $478.6M | 40.9K t |
| 2019 | $597.4M | 41.3K t |
| 2018 | $533.5M | 34.9K t |
| 2017 | $379.0M | 31.6K t |
Top molybdenum oxide and hydroxide exporting countries
Chile is the largest exporter with 40% of world exports, followed by the Netherlands and China. The top three supply 72% between them, out of 42 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $367.8M | 41% |
| Netherlands | $188.5M | 21% |
| China | $95.1M | 11% |
| Vietnam | $82.2M | 9.1% |
| India | $44.4M | 4.9% |
| United States | $26.6M | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $22.2M | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $19.0M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $18.2M | 2% |
| Armenia | $5.8M | 0.6% |
| Japan | $4.6M | 0.5% |
| Hungary | $4.0M | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the Netherlands (18%), the United States (16%) and Japan (9%). 86 countries imported it, and the top three take 44% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $163.6M | 18% |
| United States | $148.8M | 16% |
| Japan | $85.9M | 9.5% |
| Russia | $71.1M | 7.8% |
| France | $62.8M | 6.9% |
| Austria | $61.2M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $46.2M | 5.1% |
| China | $45.4M | 5% |
| Denmark | $32.7M | 3.6% |
| India | $25.0M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $20.4M | 2.2% |
| Kuwait | $18.7M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $28.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $36.96 per kg and the United States $18.24 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 2825.70: Molybdenum oxides and hydroxides. HS 2825 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most molybdenum oxide and hydroxide?
Chile exported $367.8 million in 2024, 40% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (21%) and China (10%). In all, 42 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most molybdenum oxide and hydroxide?
The Netherlands imported $163.6 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of the United States (16%) and Japan (9%). The top three importers together take 44%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in molybdenum oxide and hydroxide?
It was worth $908.1 million in 2024, about 32.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 140% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 42 countries reported exports and 86 reported imports.
What is the average price of molybdenum oxide and hydroxide per kg?
The world average declared value was about $28.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $36.96 per kg and the United States $18.24 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for molybdenum oxide and hydroxide?
The HS code for molybdenum oxide and hydroxide is subheading 2825.70, in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2825 page.
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