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Molybdenum - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 458 Pages
  • December 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 358599
The global market for Molybdenum is estimated at 299.0 Thousand Metric Tons in 2023 and is projected to reach 386.8 Thousand Metric Tons by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.7% from 2023 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.

The growth in the molybdenum market is driven by several factors. Firstly, the increasing demand for high-strength and corrosion-resistant steel in construction, automotive, and aerospace industries is a major driver. Secondly, the expanding renewable energy sector requires molybdenum for the production of efficient and durable components in wind and solar power systems.

Thirdly, the electronics industry's growth, fueled by the proliferation of smartphones, computers, and other devices, is propelling the need for molybdenum in semiconductor and electronic applications. Additionally, advancements in chemical processing and the need for efficient catalysts are boosting the use of molybdenum compounds. Lastly, the push towards sustainability and recycling is enhancing the supply chain and reducing the environmental impact, further supporting the market's growth.

Key Insights:

  • Market Growth: Understand the significant growth trajectory of the Steel Application segment, which is expected to reach 264.4 Thousand Metric Tons by 2030 with a CAGR of a 4.1%. The Chemicals Application segment is also set to grow at 3.0% CAGR over the analysis period.
  • Regional Analysis: Gain insights into the U.S. market, estimated at 28.0 Thousand Metric Tons in 2023, and China, forecasted to grow at an impressive 4.8% CAGR to reach 176.5 Thousand Metric Tons by 2030. Discover growth trends in other key regions, including Japan, Canada, Germany, and the Asia-Pacific.

Why You Should Buy This Report:

  • Detailed Market Analysis: Access a thorough analysis of the Global Molybdenum Market, covering all major geographic regions and market segments.
  • Competitive Insights: Get an overview of the competitive landscape, including the market presence of major players across different geographies.
  • Future Trends and Drivers: Understand the key trends and drivers shaping the future of the Global Molybdenum Market.
  • Actionable Insights: Benefit from actionable insights that can help you identify new revenue opportunities and make strategic business decisions.

Key Questions Answered:

  • How is the Global Molybdenum Market expected to evolve by 2030?
  • What are the main drivers and restraints affecting the market?
  • Which market segments will grow the most over the forecast period?
  • How will market shares for different regions and segments change by 2030?
  • Who are the leading players in the market, and what are their prospects?

Report Features:

  • Comprehensive Market Data: Independent analysis of annual sales and market forecasts in US$ Million from 2023 to 2030.
  • In-Depth Regional Analysis: Detailed insights into key markets, including the U.S., China, Japan, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.
  • Company Profiles: Coverage of major players such as ABSCO Ltd., Anglo American Plc, Antofagasta PLC, and more.
  • Complimentary Updates: Receive free report updates for one year to keep you informed of the latest market developments.

Select Competitors (Total 115 Featured):

  • ABSCO Ltd.
  • Anglo American Plc
  • Antofagasta PLC
  • Centerra Gold Inc.
  • China Molybdenum Co., Ltd.
  • China Rare Metal Material Co. Ltd.
  • Climax Molybdenum Company, a subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
  • Codelco (Chile)
  • Compañía Minera Antamina S.A.
  • Grupo Mexico, S.A.B de C.V.
  • Jinduicheng Molybdenum Co., Ltd.
  • Moltun International
  • Moly metal LLP
  • Multi Metal Development Limited
  • Rio Tinto Ltd.

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Molybdenum: Exuding its True Elements with Intriguing Features & Applications
  • End-use Analysis
  • Global Economic Outlook
  • Competition
  • Molybdenum - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2024 (E)
  • Global Market Prospects and Outlook
  • Global Molybdenum Market Exhibits Strong Affinity to Positive Growth Trajectory
  • A Quick Glimpse of Molybdenum Report Card for 2024 with Insights into Fundamentals
  • Factors Shaping Molybdenum Demand & Production in 2024
  • Volatile Demand & Supply Deficits Cause Inflationary Stampede in Molybdenum Markets
  • European Production Glitches
  • Market Outlook
  • Developing Asian Countries Emerging as Key Markets for Molybdenum
  • Europe
  • Led by China, Asia-Pacific Governs Molybdenum Market
  • Rising Demand from Aerospace & Defense Sector to Uplift Market
  • Recent Market Activity
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2024 (E)
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Recovery in the Steel Industry to Propel Molybdenum Demand
  • Typical Molybdenum (MO) Content (in %) by Product
  • Critical Importance of Steel in Every Aspect of Human Life to Create Conducive Environment for Future Growth
  • Steel Industry Prospects Strongly Reliant on Global Construction Industry Scenario
  • Global Construction Spending (in US$ Trillion) for the Years 2020-2028
  • Market for Molybdenum Disulphide Exhibits a Robust Growth
  • Oil & Gas Industry, a Major End-Use Market for Molybdenum
  • Global Upstream CAPEX by Oil Producers (In US$ Billion) for Years 2023, 2025, 2027, 2029 and 2031
  • Encouraging Recovery of the Aerospace Industry to Spur Opportunities for Molybdenum
  • Number of New Aircraft Demanded (In Units) as a Result of New Air Route Expansion by 2041
  • Global Aviation Sector Service Revenues (In US$ Billion) for Years 2018 through 2024
  • Strong Military Spending to Drive Molybdenum Demand in the Defense Sector
  • Military Spending by Top Countries in 2024 (In US$ Billion)
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • TABLE 1: World Molybdenum Market Analysis of Annual Sales in Metric Tons for Years 2017 through 2030
  • TABLE 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Molybdenum by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 3: World Historic Review for Molybdenum by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2017 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 4: World 13-Year Perspective for Molybdenum by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2017, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Steel by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 6: World Historic Review for Steel by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2017 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 7: World 13-Year Perspective for Steel by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2017, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chemicals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 9: World Historic Review for Chemicals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2017 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 10: World 13-Year Perspective for Chemicals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2017, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foundry by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 12: World Historic Review for Foundry by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2017 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 13: World 13-Year Perspective for Foundry by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2017, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for MO-Metals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 15: World Historic Review for MO-Metals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2017 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 16: World 13-Year Perspective for MO-Metals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2017, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nickel Alloys by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 18: World Historic Review for Nickel Alloys by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2017 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 19: World 13-Year Perspective for Nickel Alloys by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2017, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Applications by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 21: World Historic Review for Other Applications by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2017 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 22: World 13-Year Perspective for Other Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2017, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Oil & Gas by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 24: World Historic Review for Oil & Gas by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2017 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 25: World 13-Year Perspective for Oil & Gas by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2017, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aerospace & Defense by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 27: World Historic Review for Aerospace & Defense by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2017 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 28: World 13-Year Perspective for Aerospace & Defense by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2017, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Industrial by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 30: World Historic Review for Industrial by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2017 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 31: World 13-Year Perspective for Industrial by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2017, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 33: World Historic Review for Automotive by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2017 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 34: World 13-Year Perspective for Automotive by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2017, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 36: World Historic Review for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Metric Tons for Years 2017 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 37: World 13-Year Perspective for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2017, 2024 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Molybdenum Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2024 (E)
CANADA
  • Molybdenum Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Canada for 2023 (E)
JAPAN
  • Molybdenum Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2024 (E)
CHINA
  • Molybdenum Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2024 (E)
EUROPE
  • Molybdenum Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2024 (E)
FRANCE
  • Molybdenum Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2024 (E)
GERMANY
  • Molybdenum Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2024 (E)
ITALY
UNITED KINGDOM
  • Molybdenum Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2024 (E)
SPAINRUSSIATURKEYREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Molybdenum Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2024 (E)
INDIA
  • Molybdenum Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in India for 2024 (E)
SOUTH KOREATAIWANREST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
LATIN AMERICA
  • Molybdenum Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Latin America for 2024 (E)
BRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICA
MIDDLE EAST
  • Molybdenum Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Middle East for 2024 (E)
AFRICA
  • Molybdenum Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Africa for 2024 (E)
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned

  • ABSCO Ltd.
  • Anglo American Plc
  • Antofagasta PLC
  • Centerra Gold Inc.
  • China Molybdenum Co., Ltd.
  • China Rare Metal Material Co. Ltd.
  • Climax Molybdenum Company, a subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
  • Codelco (Chile)
  • Compañía Minera Antamina S.A.
  • Grupo Mexico, S.A.B de C.V.
  • Jinduicheng Molybdenum Co., Ltd.
  • Moltun International
  • Moly metal LLP
  • Multi Metal Development Limited
  • Rio Tinto Ltd.

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