Core Insights - The overall trend of molybdenum prices in China for November 2025 shows a significant decline, with various molybdenum products experiencing price drops compared to the previous month [3][4] - Despite the recent price decreases, current molybdenum prices remain relatively high compared to the lowest points earlier in the year [4] Price Trends - Molybdenum concentrate price decreased by approximately 14.72%, molybdenum iron by 13.33%, and ammonium molybdate by 10.73% in November 2025 [3] - The average prices for various molybdenum products in November 2025 are as follows: - Molybdenum concentrate: 3,860 CNY/ton, down 12.43% month-on-month, up 3.54% year-on-year - Molybdenum iron: 249,100 CNY/ton, down 10.93% month-on-month, up 3.36% year-on-year - Molybdenum oxide: 3,972 CNY/ton, down 11.95% month-on-month, up 3.87% year-on-year - Sodium molybdate: 176,700 CNY/ton, down 8.97% month-on-month, up 4.85% year-on-year - Ammonium tetrathiomolybdate: 241,300 CNY/ton, down 9.83% month-on-month, up 5.13% year-on-year - Ammonium heptamolybdate: 246,000 CNY/ton, down 9.54% month-on-month, up 5.34% year-on-year - Molybdenum powder: 465 CNY/kg, down 7.19% month-on-month, up 7.14% year-on-year - Molybdenum rods: 471 CNY/kg, down 6.92% month-on-month, up 1.29% year-on-year [6] Market Influences - Short-term price declines are attributed to weak international molybdenum market conditions, fluctuating steel prices, and a lack of effective support from production costs [3] - The trading sentiment among merchants, characterized by a "buy high, sell low" mentality, has further exacerbated the downward price trend [3]