Molybdenum products imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of molybdenum products by South Africa reached $3.9 million in 2024 (74 tonnes). Value fell 57% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $12.9 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 | $3.9M | 74 t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 226 t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 438 t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 340 t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 563 t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 656 t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 165 t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 196 t |
Where South Africa imports molybdenum products from
Most of the value came from Brazil (44%), Austria (21%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $1.7M | 44% |
| Austria | $838K | 21% |
| China | $689K | 18% |
| Ireland | $418K | 11% |
| Australia | $148K | 3.8% |
| India | $53K | 1.4% |
| Israel | $17K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $9K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8102
| 8102.97 | Molybdenum: waste and scrap | 44% |
| 8102.99 | Molybdenum: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 8102 | 41% |
| 8102.95 | Molybdenum: bars and rods, other than those obtained simply by sintering, profiles, plates, sheets, strip and foil | 7.5% |
| 8102.96 | Molybdenum: wire | 5.3% |
| 8102.10 | Molybdenum: articles thereof, including waste and scrap, powders | 2.2% |
| 8102.94 | Molybdenum: unwrought, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $52.69 per kg, 82% above the world average of $29.03. 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.
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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: Molybdenum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of molybdenum products imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported molybdenum products worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 74 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 132 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply molybdenum products to South Africa?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Austria (21%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of molybdenum products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $52.69 per kg in 2024, 82% above the world average of $29.03 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of molybdenum products to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2019 at $12.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for molybdenum products?
The HS code for molybdenum products is heading 8102. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8102.97 (44% of the value) and 8102.99 (41%). It sits in HS chapter 81 (metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8102 page.
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