🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of molybdenum products: 2024 trade data
Imports of molybdenum products by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.6 million in 2024 (62 tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.4 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of molybdenum products by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.6M | 62 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 30 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 160 t |
| 2021 | $479K | 14 t |
| 2020 | $925K | 40 t |
| 2019 | $805K | 80 t |
| 2018 | $941K | 94 t |
| 2017 | $442K | 104 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports molybdenum products from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $2.1M | 80% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $319K | 12% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $170K | 6.6% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $13K | 0.5% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $10K | 0.4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $7K | 0.3% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
Types of molybdenum products under HS 8102
| 8102.95 | Molybdenum: bars and rods, other than those obtained simply by sintering, profiles, plates, sheets, strip and foil | 86% |
| 8102.99 | Molybdenum: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 8102 | 7.5% |
| 8102.96 | Molybdenum: wire | 4.7% |
| 8102.94 | Molybdenum: unwrought, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering | 1.8% |
| 8102.10 | Molybdenum: articles thereof, including waste and scrap, powders | 0.3% |
| 8102.97 | Molybdenum: waste and scrap | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8102.
Average import price of molybdenum products
The average declared value was about $41.89 per kg, 44% 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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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 8102: Molybdenum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap.
Molybdenum products trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of molybdenum products imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported molybdenum products worth $2.6 million in 2024 (62 tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import molybdenum products from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (80%), United States (12%), Saudi Arabia (7%).
What is the average import price of molybdenum products in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $41.89 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $29.03 per kg.
What is the HS code for molybdenum products?
Molybdenum products falls under HS heading 8102 (Molybdenum; articles thereof, including waste and scrap). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading molybdenum products with the United Arab Emirates?
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