🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates exports of molybdenum ore: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates exported $24.0 million of molybdenum ore in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 75% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $44.2 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of molybdenum ore by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $21.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $30.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $44.2M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $20.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $22.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 290 t |
| 2017 | $470K | 43 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports molybdenum ore to
Malaysia alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+518% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $16.5M | 69% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $7.4M | 31% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $98K | 0.4% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Types of molybdenum ore under HS 2613
| 2613.10 | Molybdenum ores and concentrates: roasted | 100% |
| 2613.90 | Molybdenum ores and concentrates: other than roasted | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2613.
Average export price of molybdenum ore
The average declared value was about $14.54 per kg, 32% below the world average of $21.34, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Molybdenum ores and concentrates.
Molybdenum ore trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
Does the United Arab Emirates export molybdenum ore?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported molybdenum ore worth $24.0 million in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, India, Thailand.
What is the HS code for molybdenum ore?
Molybdenum ore falls under HS heading 2613 (Molybdenum ores and concentrates). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading molybdenum ore with the United Arab Emirates?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX builds the United Arab Emirates trade from the records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see who ships this product there.
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