Highest observed
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
$26.1K/tMid
Export price comparison
Peru molybdenum ores and concentrates: other than roasted export prices (HS6 261390)
Compare Peru export unit values across reported markets, then see which destinations sit above, near, or below their market median.
Price spread
177.7%Highest versus lowest market priceTotal trade value
$3.9BReported value across marketsAverage quantity
6,291 tAverage reported market quantityMarkets compared
16Markets with price observationsPrice snapshot
How does Peru price molybdenum ores and concentrates: other than roasted globally?
Peru has a median reported export price of $11.4K/t across 16 markets. Across the reported period, the highest observed market price is $26.1K/t in USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands; the lowest is $5.8K/t in Japan.
Price range
From the lowest to highest reported price
Reported unit values are shown per metric ton. The range uses all reported market-year observations. The market comparison below shows the latest reported year for each destination.
Lowest
$5.8K/tJapanMedian
$11.4K/tHighest
$26.1K/tUSA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
$5.8K/tJapanMedian
$11.4K/tHighest
$26.1K/tUSA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
Lowest observed
Japan
$5.8K/tBudget
Destination comparison
Latest prices and market change
Compare the latest reported price with each market median, then review year-over-year movement and change since the first reported year. Period totals use the reported years shown; missing years are not filled in.
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands2023 · 2017–2023
Mid- Latest price
- $26.1K/t
- Vs median
- +0%
- YoY (2022–2023)
- +32.7%
- Since 2017
- +202.8%
- Trade value (2017–2023)
- $1.6B
- Years reported
- 5
Chile2023 · 2017–2023
Mid- Latest price
- $23.2K/t
- Vs median
- +0%
- YoY (2022–2023)
- +22.8%
- Since 2017
- +217.7%
- Trade value (2017–2023)
- $1.5B
- Years reported
- 5
China2023 · 2017–2023
Mid- Latest price
- $17.9K/t
- Vs median
- -5.2%
- YoY (2022–2023)
- +41.6%
- Since 2017
- +120.6%
- Trade value (2017–2023)
- $391.6M
- Years reported
- 5
Netherlands2023 · 2017–2023
Mid- Latest price
- $25.1K/t
- Vs median
- +9.8%
- YoY (2022–2023)
- +29.1%
- Since 2017
- +218.8%
- Trade value (2017–2023)
- $207.0M
- Years reported
- 5
Republic of Korea2023 · 2017–2023
Mid- Latest price
- $24.9K/t
- Vs median
- +17.8%
- YoY (2022–2023)
- +91.5%
- Since 2017
- +302%
- Trade value (2017–2023)
- $104.7M
- Years reported
- 5
Thailand2023 · 2017–2023
Above- Latest price
- $19.8K/t
- Vs median
- +411%
- YoY (2022–2023)
- -14.2%
- Since 2017
- +228.9%
- Trade value (2017–2023)
- $67.7M
- Years reported
- 5
Italy2017 · 2017
Below- Latest price
- $9.8K/t
- Vs median
- -46%
- Year-over-year
- Not reported
- Since 2017
- +0%
- Trade value (2017)
- $4.6M
- Years reported
- 1
Democratic People's Republic of Korea2023 · 2017–2023
Mid- Latest price
- $17.2K/t
- Vs median
- +0%
- YoY (2017–2023)
- +114.6%
- Since 2017
- +114.6%
- Trade value (2017–2023)
- $7.0M
- Years reported
- 2
Mexico2023 · 2023
Mid- Latest price
- $18.7K/t
- Vs median
- +0%
- Year-over-year
- Not reported
- Since 2023
- +0%
- Trade value (2023)
- $1.8M
- Years reported
- 1
Germany2023 · 2023
Below- Latest price
- $25.3K/t
- Vs median
- -26.1%
- Year-over-year
- Not reported
- Since 2023
- +0%
- Trade value (2023)
- $1.3M
- Years reported
- 1
Belgium2023 · 2023
Below- Latest price
- $15.1K/t
- Vs median
- -36.3%
- Year-over-year
- Not reported
- Since 2023
- +0%
- Trade value (2023)
- $1.1M
- Years reported
- 1
Ecuador2017 · 2017
Mid- Latest price
- $6.5K/t
- Vs median
- +0%
- Year-over-year
- Not reported
- Since 2017
- +0%
- Trade value (2017)
- $975.6K
- Years reported
- 1
Japan2019 · 2017–2019
Below- Latest price
- $13.4K/t
- Vs median
- -35.4%
- YoY (2017–2019)
- +128.5%
- Since 2017
- +128.5%
- Trade value (2017–2019)
- $1.3M
- Years reported
- 2
Viet Nam2020 · 2017–2020
Mid- Latest price
- $10.7K/t
- Vs median
- +7.7%
- YoY (2017–2020)
- +34%
- Since 2017
- +34%
- Trade value (2017–2020)
- $5.7M
- Years reported
- 2
India2023 · 2023
Mid- Latest price
- $20.3K/t
- Vs median
- +0%
- Year-over-year
- Not reported
- Since 2023
- +0%
- Trade value (2023)
- $395.6K
- Years reported
- 1
| Market | Latest year | Latest price | Vs median | Year-over-year change | Since first year | Trade value (2017–2023) | Years reported | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands | 2023 | $26.1K/t | +0% | +32.7% | +202.8% | $1.6B | 5 | Mid |
| Chile | 2023 | $23.2K/t | +0% | +22.8% | +217.7% | $1.5B | 5 | Mid |
| China | 2023 | $17.9K/t | -5.2% | +41.6% | +120.6% | $391.6M | 5 | Mid |
| Netherlands | 2023 | $25.1K/t | +9.8% | +29.1% | +218.8% | $207.0M | 5 | Mid |
| Republic of Korea | 2023 | $24.9K/t | +17.8% | +91.5% | +302% | $104.7M | 5 | Mid |
| Thailand | 2023 | $19.8K/t | +411% | -14.2% | +228.9% | $67.7M | 5 | Above |
| Italy | 2017 | $9.8K/t | -46% | Not reported | +0% | $4.6M | 1 | Below |
| Democratic People's Republic of Korea | 2023 | $17.2K/t | +0% | +114.6% | +114.6% | $7.0M | 2 | Mid |
| Mexico | 2023 | $18.7K/t | +0% | Not reported | +0% | $1.8M | 1 | Mid |
| Germany | 2023 | $25.3K/t | -26.1% | Not reported | +0% | $1.3M | 1 | Below |
| Belgium | 2023 | $15.1K/t | -36.3% | Not reported | +0% | $1.1M | 1 | Below |
| Ecuador | 2017 | $6.5K/t | +0% | Not reported | +0% | $975.6K | 1 | Mid |
| Japan | 2019 | $13.4K/t | -35.4% | +128.5% | +128.5% | $1.3M | 2 | Below |
| Viet Nam | 2020 | $10.7K/t | +7.7% | +34% | +34% | $5.7M | 2 | Mid |
| India | 2023 | $20.3K/t | +0% | Not reported | +0% | $395.6K | 1 | Mid |
Annual trend and growth
How reported export prices changed by year
Weighted unit value is calculated from total reported trade value divided by total reported quantity for each year. Growth compares with the prior reported year; gaps are not interpolated.
Reported weighted unit value per metric ton
2017$8.0K/tFirst reported year
2019$11.5K/t+43.8% vs prior reported year
2020$8.0K/t-30.3% vs prior reported year
2022$18.5K/t+130.3% vs prior reported year
2023$23.4K/t+26.4% vs prior reported year
| Year | Weighted price | Change vs prior reported year | Trade value | Markets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $8.0K/t | Not reported | $370.1M | 11 |
| 2019 | $11.5K/t | +43.8% | $647.1M | 8 |
| 2020 | $8.0K/t | -30.3% | $449.6M | 7 |
| 2022 | $18.5K/t | +130.3% | $917.5M | 6 |
| 2023 | $23.4K/t | +26.4% | $1.5B | 11 |
Price history
How selected market prices changed over time
Recent reported unit values for the leading markets in this price view.
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
Mid$26.1K/t latest reported unit value
Chile
Mid$23.2K/t latest reported unit value
China
Mid$17.9K/t latest reported unit value
Netherlands
Mid$25.1K/t latest reported unit value
Republic of Korea
Mid$24.9K/t latest reported unit value
Interpretation
Use price position with context
How to read this comparison
Where does the exporter sit in the price range?
Peru is compared with each market's own median rather than a single global average. A below-median position can indicate a lower observed unit value, while an above-median position indicates a higher one. Neither position alone establishes profitability.
Methodology and coverage
From reported trade to market position
The page turns reported trade into a comparable unit value, then compares each market with its own median.
Reported input
Unit value
For each market and year, trade value is divided by the reported quantity.
Unit valueTrade value (USD) ÷ Quantity (metric tons)
Market comparison
Vs market median
The result is compared with the median reported unit value for the same product and year.
Vs median(Market unit value − Market median) ÷ Market median × 100
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Common questions
Price positioning FAQ
What does Peru price positioning show for HS 261390?
It compares Peru's reported unit values across markets with each market's median for the same product and year.
What does above or below median mean?
Above median means the observed unit value is higher than the market median; below median means it is lower. It does not by itself indicate profit or quality.
How is the export price calculated?
The reported unit value is trade value divided by reported quantity, expressed per metric ton when quantity is available.
Can I compare this with the wider Molybdenum ores and concentrates: other than roasted market?
Yes. Use the product overview and methodology links to compare price positioning with market size, exporter reach, and reported trade history.
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