Molybdenum market update on August 22, 2025

The domestic molybdenum market is showing an overall positive performance. Amid a mismatch in supply and demand, the price focus for most molybdenum products continues to shift upward slightly, with molybdenum concentrate and ferromolybdenum prices increased by approximately 20 yuan per ton-unit and 1,000 yuan per ton, respectively. Currently, industry insiders are primarily focused on the shipment status of molybdenum mining companies and the tendering dynamics of steel enterprises.

According to CTIA GROUP LTD Online, based on data compiled from the General Administration of Customs, China’s molybdenum product imports from January to July 2025 totaled 47,759.19 tons, increased by 25.80% year-on-year; the cumulative import value was 6.947 billion yuan, increased by 34.29% year-on-year.

According to CTIA GROUP LTD Online, based on data compiled from the General Administration of Customs, China’s molybdenum product imports in July 2025 totaled 6,657.68 tons, increased by 2.74% month-on-month, and increased by 53.94% year-on-year; the import value was 961 million yuan, increased by 1.67% month-on-month, and increased by 67.36% year-on-year.

Molybdenum market update on August 21, 2025

The domestic molybdenum market is showing an overall positive performance. Amid a mismatch in supply and demand, the price focus for most molybdenum products continues to shift upward slightly, with molybdenum concentrate and ferromolybdenum prices increased by approximately 20 yuan per ton-unit and 1,000 yuan per ton, respectively. Currently, industry insiders are primarily focused on the shipment status of molybdenum mining companies and the tendering dynamics of steel enterprises.