Netherlands: Molybdenum Market 2022

Molybdenum Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch molybdenum market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. Molybdenum consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Molybdenum Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, molybdenum production rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Molybdenum Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

For the third consecutive year, the Netherlands recorded growth in shipments abroad of molybdenum, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, molybdenum exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), France (X tonnes) and Austria (X tonnes) were the main destinations of molybdenum exports from the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total exports. The United States, Belgium and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the United States (with a CAGR of +X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for molybdenum exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by the United States, Belgium and the UK, which together accounted for a further X United States, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average molybdenum export price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per tonne) and France ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per tonne) and Belgium ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Molybdenum Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, purchases abroad of molybdenum increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, molybdenum imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Uzbekistan (X tonnes) constituted the largest molybdenum supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, molybdenum imports from Uzbekistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tonnes), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Uzbekistan stood at +X%.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of molybdenum to the Netherlands, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Uzbekistan amounted to +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average molybdenum import price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per tonne), while the price for China totaled $X per tonne.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform