Molybdenum oxide and hydroxide imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $12.6 million of molybdenum oxide and hydroxide in 2024 (369 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $16.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.6M | 369 t |
| 2023 | $16.1M | 424 t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 311 t |
| 2021 | $9.4M | 337 t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 429 t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 400 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 281 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 320 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports molybdenum oxide and hydroxide from
India alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.4M | 67% |
| Netherlands | $3.3M | 26% |
| Sweden | $585K | 4.7% |
| Japan | $281K | 2.2% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.16 per kg, 21% above the world average of $28.33. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Molybdenum oxide and hydroxide exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $2.4 million of molybdenum oxide and hydroxide in 2024 (770 tonnes). India alone took 63% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 63% |
| Thailand | $909K | 37% |
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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.
Common questions
What is the value of molybdenum oxide and hydroxide imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported molybdenum oxide and hydroxide worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 369 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 86 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply molybdenum oxide and hydroxide to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (26%) and Sweden (5%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of molybdenum oxide and hydroxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.16 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $28.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of molybdenum oxide and hydroxide to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, an increase of 162%. The peak was 2023 at $16.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export molybdenum oxide and hydroxide?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India and Thailand. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for molybdenum oxide and hydroxide?
The HS code for molybdenum oxide and hydroxide is subheading 2825.70. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2825 page.
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