Molybdenum oxide and hydroxide imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported molybdenum oxide and hydroxide worth $9.0 million (570 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 71% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $31.3 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 | $9.0M | 570 t |
| 2023 | $31.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 514 t |
| 2021 | $17.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $15.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $18.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $18.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $19.4M | 2.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports molybdenum oxide and hydroxide from
One supplier dominates: Vietnam accounted for 89% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $8.0M | 89% |
| Spain | $759K | 8.4% |
| Netherlands | $147K | 1.6% |
| France | $46K | 0.5% |
| India | $7K | 0.1% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.81 per kg, 44% below the world average of $28.33, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Kingdom molybdenum oxide and hydroxide imports (HS 2825.70): 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 2825.70: Molybdenum oxides and hydroxides.
Common questions
What is the value of molybdenum oxide and hydroxide imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported molybdenum oxide and hydroxide worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 570 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 86 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply molybdenum oxide and hydroxide to the United Kingdom?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by Spain (8%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 749% on the year.
What is the average import price of molybdenum oxide and hydroxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.81 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $28.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of molybdenum oxide and hydroxide to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.4 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2023 at $31.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for molybdenum oxide and hydroxide?
The HS code for molybdenum oxide and hydroxide is subheading 2825.70. 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 2825 page.
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