🇺🇸 United States exports of molybdenum ore: 2024 trade data
Exports of molybdenum ore by the United States reached $1.28 billion in 2024 (60.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 72 countries for exports of this product. That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $1.28B | 60.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.38B | 52.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.04B | 50.6K t |
| 2021 | $966.5M | 60.7K t |
| 2020 | $835.6M | 63.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.04B | 68.9K t |
| 2018 | $862.6M | 57.2K t |
| 2017 | $639.6M | 47.8K t |
Where the United States exports molybdenum ore to
Most of it went to Netherlands (38%), United Kingdom (27%), Japan (11%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $492.1M | 38% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $342.9M | 27% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $139.2M | 11% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $108.6M | 8.5% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $47.2M | 3.7% |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | $30.0M | 2.3% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $26.4M | 2.1% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $23.7M | 1.9% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $19.0M | 1.5% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $17.8M | 1.4% |
Types of molybdenum ore under HS 2613
| 2613.10 | Molybdenum ores and concentrates: roasted | 60% |
| 2613.90 | Molybdenum ores and concentrates: other than roasted | 41% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2613.
Average export price of molybdenum ore
The average declared value was about $21.24 per kg, close to the world average of $21.34.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United States also imports molybdenum ore
In 2024, the United States imported molybdenum ore worth $611.4 million (29.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 72 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Peru accounted for 68% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇪 Peru | $414.2M | 68% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $102.0M | 17% |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | $93.1M | 15% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.5M | 0.3% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $482K | 0.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $73K | 0% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $31K | 0% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $5K | 0% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $0K | 0% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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 States: questions
What is the value of molybdenum ore imported by the United States?
The United States imported molybdenum ore worth $611.4 million in 2024 (29.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import molybdenum ore from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Peru (68%), Mexico (17%), Chile (15%).
What is the average import price of molybdenum ore in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $20.54 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $21.34 per kg.
Does the United States export molybdenum ore?
Yes. The United States exported molybdenum ore worth $1.28 billion in 2024, mainly to Netherlands, United Kingdom, Japan.
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 States?
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