Roasted molybdenum ore trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in roasted molybdenum ore was worth $4.46 billion in 2024, about 182.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 139% since 2017, and down 12% 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 | $4.46B | 182.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.06B | 180.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.49B | 159.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.23B | 193.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.25B | 200.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.87B | 197.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.79B | 190.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.87B | 186.7K t |
Top roasted molybdenum ore exporting countries
Chile is the largest exporter with 34% of world exports, followed by the United States and the Netherlands. The top three supply 67% between them, out of 50 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $1.50B | 34% |
| United States | $763.3M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $731.6M | 16% |
| Mexico | $496.3M | 11% |
| China | $411.8M | 9.2% |
| Belgium | $148.0M | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $84.8M | 1.9% |
| Armenia | $68.3M | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $47.6M | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $44.5M | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $39.6M | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23.9M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Japan is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of South Korea and India. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 43% across 52 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $758.8M | 17% |
| South Korea | $735.3M | 17% |
| India | $444.6M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $406.8M | 9.1% |
| United Kingdom | $406.7M | 9.1% |
| Brazil | $376.8M | 8.4% |
| China | $186.4M | 4.2% |
| Sweden | $184.7M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $148.3M | 3.3% |
| Finland | $112.3M | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $94.4M | 2.1% |
| Austria | $85.3M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $24.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $29.31 per kg and the Netherlands $22.21 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 2613.10: Molybdenum ores and concentrates: roasted. HS 2613 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most roasted molybdenum ore?
Chile exported $1.50 billion in 2024, 34% of the world total, followed by the United States (17%) and the Netherlands (16%). In all, 50 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most roasted molybdenum ore?
Japan imported $758.8 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (16%) and India (10%). The top three importers together take 43%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in roasted molybdenum ore?
It was worth $4.46 billion in 2024, about 182.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 139% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $5.06 billion. 50 countries reported exports and 52 reported imports.
What is the average price of roasted molybdenum ore per kg?
The world average declared value was about $24.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $29.31 per kg and the Netherlands $22.21 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 roasted molybdenum ore?
The HS code for roasted molybdenum ore is subheading 2613.10, in chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2613 page.
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