LATIN AMERICA MOLYBDENUM MARKET SIZE AND SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS AND FORECASTS (2025 - 2032)

Latin America Molybdenum Market, By Product Type (Molybdenum Metal, Ferromolybdenum (FeMo), Molybdenum Oxides, Molybdenum Disulfide (MoS₂), and Others (Sodium Molybdate, etc.)), By Purity Grade (Technical Grade, High-Purity Grade, Ultra High-Purity Grade, Chemical Grade, and Others (Food grade, etc.)), By End-use Industry (Construction, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, and Others (Medical Devices, etc.)), By Distribution Channel (Direct and Indirect (via Distribution))

Published In: 17 Nov, 2025
Code: CMI8949
Pages: 140
Formats: Excel and PDF
Industry: Bulk Chemicals
- Historical Range: 2020 - 2024
- Forecast Period: 2025 - 2032

The Latin America Molybdenum Market is estimated to be valued at USD 698.3 Mn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 973.3 Mn by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% from 2025 to 2032.

The Latin America molybdenum market represents a critical segment of the global specialty metals industry, characterized by its strategic importance in steel production, chemical processing, and advanced manufacturing applications.

Market Dynamics

The Latin America molybdenum market is primarily driven by the region's robust steel production industry, which accounts for the largest consumption. As molybdenum enhances steel's strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance properties essential for construction and infrastructure projects across major economies like Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. The growing petrochemical sector, particularly in countries with significant oil reserves, creates substantial demand for molybdenum-based catalysts used in hydrodesulfurization and other refining processes, supporting market expansion.

Key Features of the Study

This report provides in-depth analysis of the Latin America molybdenum market, and provides market size (USD Mn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025–2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the Latin America molybdenum market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include CMOC Group Limited, Shaanxi Non-ferrous Metals Holding Group Co., Ltd., Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine, Greenland Resources Inc, South32, Newmont Corporation, Antofagasta plc, Mitsui & Co. (Chile) Ltda., and KGHM
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The Latin America molybdenum market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the Latin America molybdenum market

Market Segmentation

Product Type Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2020 - 2032)
- Molybdenum Metal
- Ferromolybdenum (FeMo)
- Molybdenum Oxides
- Molybdenum Disulfide (MoS₂)
- Others (Sodium Molybdate, etc.)
Purity Grade Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2020 - 2032)
- Technical Grade
- High-Purity Grade
- Ultra-High-Purity Grade
- Chemical Grade
- Others (Food grade, etc.)
End-use Industry Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2020 - 2032)
- Construction
- Automotive
- Oil & Gas
- Aerospace & Defense
- Power Generation
- Others (Medical Devices, etc.)
Distribution Channel Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2020 - 2032)
- Direct
- Indirect (via Distribution)
Key Players Insights
- CMOC Group Limited
- Shaanxi Non-ferrous Metals Holding Group Co., Ltd.
- Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine
- Greenland Resources Inc
- South32
- Newmont Corporation
- Antofagasta plc
- Mitsui & Co. (Chile) Ltda.
- KGHM

Research Objectives and Assumptions
- Research Objectives
- Assumptions
- Abbreviations
Market Purview
- Report Description
  - Market Definition and Scope
- Executive Summary
  - Latin America Molybdenum Market, By Product Type
  - Latin America Molybdenum Market, By Purity Grade
  - Latin America Molybdenum Market, By End-use Industry
  - Latin America Molybdenum Market, By Distribution Channel
Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
- Market Dynamics
- Impact Analysis
- Key Highlights
- Regulatory Scenario
- Product Launches/Approvals
- PEST Analysis
- PORTER’s Analysis
- Market Opportunities
- Regulatory Scenario
- Key Developments
- Industry Trends
Latin America Molybdenum Market, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
  - Segment Trends
- Molybdenum Metal
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Ferromolybdenum (FeMo)
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Molybdenum Oxides
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Molybdenum Disulfide (MoS₂)
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Others (Sodium Molybdate, etc.)
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Latin America Molybdenum Market, By Purity Grade, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
  - Segment Trends
- Technical Grade
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- High-Purity Grade
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Ultra High-Purity Grade
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Chemical Grade
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Others (Food grade, etc.)
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Latin America Molybdenum Market, By End-use Industry, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
  - Segment Trends
- Construction
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Automotive
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Oil & Gas
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Aerospace & Defense
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Power Generation
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Others (Medical Devices, etc.)
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Latin America Molybdenum Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
  - Segment Trends
- Direct
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Indirect (via Distribution)
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Competitive Landscape
- CMOC Group Limited
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Shaanxi Non-ferrous Metals Holding Group Co., Ltd.
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Greenland Resources Inc
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- South32
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Newmont Corporation
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Antofagasta plc
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Mitsui & Co. (Chile) Ltda.
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- KGHM
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
Analyst Recommendations
- Wheel of Fortune
- Analyst View
- Coherent Opportunity Map
References and Research Methodology
- References
- Research Methodology
- About us

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