Molybdates imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $8.9 million of molybdates in 2024 (431 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 157 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $8.9M | 431 t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 311 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 312 t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 410 t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 436 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 366 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 298 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 309 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports molybdates from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.5M | 50% |
| United States | $2.1M | 24% |
| Japan | $419K | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $412K | 4.7% |
| Poland | $394K | 4.4% |
| France | $352K | 4% |
| China | $193K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $189K | 2.1% |
| Brazil | $134K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $88K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.58 per kg, close to the world average of $22.80.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Molybdates exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.4 million of molybdates in 2024 (43 tonnes). Most of it went to Kazakhstan (28%), Netherlands (21%), Switzerland (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+358% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $400K | 28% |
| Netherlands | $296K | 21% |
| Switzerland | $140K | 9.9% |
| Poland | $91K | 6.5% |
| Morocco | $88K | 6.2% |
| Ireland | $69K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $58K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $45K | 3.2% |
| Australia | $38K | 2.7% |
| France | $31K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom molybdates imports (HS 2841.70): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2841.70: Salts: molybdates.
Common questions
What is the value of molybdates imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported molybdates worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 431 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 157 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply molybdates to the United Kingdom?
India was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by the United States (24%) and Japan (5%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of molybdates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.58 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $22.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of molybdates to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export molybdates?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kazakhstan, the Netherlands and Switzerland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for molybdates?
The HS code for molybdates is subheading 2841.70. 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 2841 page.
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