China’s Molybdenum Concentrate Imports and Exports Both Declined YoY in February 2026

Published: Mar 21, 2026 13:50

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[Molybdenum Concentrate Import and Export Information] SMM News, March 20: In February 2026, China imported 4,572 mt of molybdenum concentrate (physical content), down 13.03% YoY and 1.82% MoM. Cumulative imports of molybdenum concentrate in January-February totaled 9,230 mt (physical content), down 13.88% YoY. In February 2026, China exported 558 mt of molybdenum concentrate (physical content), down 46.01% YoY and up 160.72% MoM. Cumulative exports of molybdenum concentrate in January-February reached 772 mt (physical content), down 46.01% YoY;

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