Benelux: Molybdenum Market 2024

Molybdenum Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux molybdenum market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, consumption faced a precipitous decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Molybdenum Production in Benelux

In value terms, molybdenum production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Molybdenum Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, shipments abroad of molybdenum decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, molybdenum exports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Belgium (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the molybdenum exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest molybdenum supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, molybdenum exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Molybdenum Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, purchases abroad of molybdenum decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, molybdenum imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands prevails in imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the molybdenum imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported molybdenum in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, molybdenum imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, molybdenum import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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