Product Code: ETC192000 | Publication Date: May 2022 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 40 | No. of Tables: 7 |
The South Africa Molybdenum Market is projected to witness mixed growth rate patterns during 2025 to 2029. Starting high at -0.73% in 2025, the market steadily declines to -1.28% by 2029.
The South Africa molybdenum market is experiencing growth driven by the expanding industrial applications of molybdenum in sectors such as automotive, construction, and energy. Molybdenum, known for its high strength, corrosion resistance, and heat tolerance properties, finds usage in alloy production, metalworking, and catalyst manufacturing. With infrastructural development projects and the demand for advanced materials in various industries, the molybdenum market is expected to witness sustained growth in South Africa.
The South African molybdenum market is driven by its diverse industrial applications, particularly in metallurgy and chemicals, increasing demand from emerging industries, and technological advancements.
Challenges in the South Africa molybdenum market include price volatility, dependence on international market trends, and the impact of geopolitical factors on supply and demand dynamics.
The South African government supports the mining and export of molybdenum, a key mineral used in steel production and industrial applications. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) regulates mining licenses and environmental impact assessments for molybdenum mining operations. The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC) promotes local beneficiation and value-added processing of molybdenum to enhance economic growth and job creation.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 South Africa Molybdenum Market Overview |
3.1 South Africa Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 South Africa Molybdenum Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 South Africa Molybdenum Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 South Africa Molybdenum Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 South Africa Molybdenum Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 South Africa Molybdenum Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-user Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 South Africa Molybdenum Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growth in the automotive and aerospace industries, which are key consumers of molybdenum for manufacturing purposes. |
4.2.2 Increasing demand for stainless steel products in South Africa, where molybdenum is used as an alloying agent. |
4.2.3 Growth in mining activities in South Africa, leading to higher production and export of molybdenum. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of molybdenum in the global market, impacting the profitability of South African producers. |
4.3.2 Environmental regulations and sustainability concerns affecting molybdenum mining and processing operations in the country. |
5 South Africa Molybdenum Market Trends |
6 South Africa Molybdenum Market, By Types |
6.1 South Africa Molybdenum Market, By End Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 South Africa Molybdenum Market Revenues & Volume, By End Product, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 South Africa Molybdenum Market Revenues & Volume, By Steel, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 South Africa Molybdenum Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemical, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 South Africa Molybdenum Market Revenues & Volume, By Foundry, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 South Africa Molybdenum Market Revenues & Volume, By MO-Metal, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 South Africa Molybdenum Market Revenues & Volume, By Nickel Alloy, 2021-2031F |
6.1.8 South Africa Molybdenum Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 South Africa Molybdenum Market, By End-user Industry |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 South Africa Molybdenum Market Revenues & Volume, By Oil and Gas, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 South Africa Molybdenum Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemical and Petrochemical, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 South Africa Molybdenum Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 South Africa Molybdenum Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial Usage, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 South Africa Molybdenum Market Revenues & Volume, By Building and Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 South Africa Molybdenum Market Revenues & Volume, By Aerospace and Defense, 2021-2031F |
7 South Africa Molybdenum Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 South Africa Molybdenum Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 South Africa Molybdenum Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 South Africa Molybdenum Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of molybdenum in South Africa. |
8.2 Percentage of molybdenum used in key industries (automotive, aerospace, etc.) in South Africa. |
8.3 Number of new mining projects or expansions in the molybdenum sector in South Africa. |
9 South Africa Molybdenum Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 South Africa Molybdenum Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 South Africa Molybdenum Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-user Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 South Africa Molybdenum Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 South Africa Molybdenum Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 South Africa Molybdenum Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |