🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of molybdenum ore: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported molybdenum ore worth $406.9 million (15.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 72 countries for imports of this product. That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of molybdenum ore by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $406.9M | 15.1K t |
| 2023 | $450.5M | 14.9K t |
| 2022 | $262.9M | 11.1K t |
| 2021 | $206.7M | 12.3K t |
| 2020 | $89.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $209.3M | 13.0K t |
| 2018 | $216.9M | 14.0K t |
| 2017 | $164.0M | 15.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports molybdenum ore from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 84% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $342.9M | 84% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $31.1M | 7.7% |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | $9.8M | 2.4% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $6.6M | 1.6% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $6.1M | 1.5% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $4.4M | 1.1% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $2.9M | 0.7% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.2M | 0.3% |
| 🇦🇲 Armenia | $1.1M | 0.3% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $500K | 0.1% |
Types of molybdenum ore under HS 2613
| 2613.10 | Molybdenum ores and concentrates: roasted | 100% |
| 2613.90 | Molybdenum ores and concentrates: other than roasted | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2613.
Average import price of molybdenum ore
The average declared value was about $26.90 per kg, 26% above the world average of $21.34. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports molybdenum ore
Exports of molybdenum ore by the United Kingdom reached $39.6 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 97% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $38.3M | 97% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.3M | 3.2% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $31K | 0.1% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $5K | 0% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $1K | 0% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 Kingdom: questions
What is the value of molybdenum ore imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported molybdenum ore worth $406.9 million in 2024 (15.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import molybdenum ore from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (84%), Netherlands (8%), Chile (2%).
What is the average import price of molybdenum ore in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $26.90 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $21.34 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export molybdenum ore?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported molybdenum ore worth $39.6 million in 2024, mainly to Netherlands, India, United States.
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 Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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