The molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) market share is expected to increase by USD 131.08 million from 2021 to 2026, and the market's growth momentum will accelerate at a CAGR of 5.43%.
This molybdenum disulfide market research report provides valuable insights on the post COVID-19 impact on the market, which will help companies evaluate their business approaches. Furthermore, this report extensively covers molybdenum disulfide market segmentation by product (powder and crystal) and geography (APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and MEA). The molybdenum disulfide market report also offers information on several market vendors, including American Elements, ARK Co. Ltd., Centerra Gold Inc., Freeport-McMoRan Inc., Jinduicheng Molybdenum Group Co. Ltd, Luoyang Shenyu Molybdenum Co. Ltd, Merck KGaA, Moly Metal LLP, Rose Mill Co., and Treibacher Industrie AG among others.
What will the Molybdenum Disulfide Market Size be During the Forecast Period?

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Molybdenum Disulfide Market: Key Drivers and Challenges
The increasing demand due to growing end-use industries is notably driving the MoS2 market growth, although factors such as the presence of alternative materials may impede the market growth. Our research analysts have studied the historical data and deduced the key market drivers and the COVID-19 pandemic impact on the molybdenum disulfide industry. The holistic analysis of the drivers will help in deducing end goals and refining marketing strategies to gain a competitive edge.
Key Molybdenum Disulfide Market Driver
One of the key factors driving the global molybdenum disulfide market growth is the increasing demand due to growing end-use industries. The great strength and low weight of molybdenum enable its usage in the aviation sector to minimize vibration and increase pilot and passenger comfort. It is also used to stabilize control surfaces for aircraft ailerons, elevators, and rudder sections, helicopter rotor blades, and cockpit instruments. Moreover, molybdenum is an ideal option for use in LEDs, lasers, photonics, photovoltaics, and other microelectronics applications owing to its low electrical conductivity and superior radiation stability. Therefore, the increase in demand in various end-user industries for molybdenum will drive the global MoS2 market growth during the forecast period.
Key Molybdenum Disulfide Market Challenge
One of the major challenges impeding the global molybdenum disulfide market growth is the presence of alternative materials. The easy availability of substitutes such as tungsten disulfide (WS2) is reducing the demand for MoS2. Other significant features of WS2 compared with molybdenum disulfides such as low coefficient of friction, good chemical stability, and thermal stability will also increase the demand for tungsten disulfide. Moreover, when switching from bulk material to a 2D material, the bandgap of WS2 changes from an indirect bandgap of 1.4eV to a direct bandgap of 2eV, precisely like MoS2. Due to this bandgap, WS2 is considered an intriguing material for a wide range of applications. Therefore, with similar properties to that of MoS2, tungsten disulfide can potentially hinder the growth of the market during the forecast period.
This molybdenum disulfide market analysis report also provides detailed information on other upcoming trends and challenges that will have a far-reaching effect on market growth. The actionable insights on the trends and challenges will help companies evaluate and develop growth strategies for 2022-2026.
Who are the Major Molybdenum Disulfide Market Vendors?
The report analyzes the market's competitive landscape and offers information on several market vendors, including:
- American Elements
- ARK Co. Ltd.
- Centerra Gold Inc.
- Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
- Jinduicheng Molybdenum Group Co. Ltd
- Luoyang Shenyu Molybdenum Co. Ltd
- Merck KGaA
- Moly Metal LLP
- Rose Mill Co.
- Treibacher Industrie AG
This statistical study of the molybdenum disulfide market encompasses successful business strategies deployed by the key vendors. The MoS2 market is fragmented and the vendors are deploying various organic and inorganic growth strategies to compete in the market.
To make the most of the opportunities and recover from post COVID-19 impact, market vendors should focus more on the growth prospects in the fast-growing segments, while maintaining their positions in the slow-growing segments.
The molybdenum disulfide market forecast report offers in-depth insights into key vendor profiles. The profiles include information on the production, sustainability, and prospects of the leading companies.
Which are the Key Regions for Molybdenum Disulfide Market?

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37% of the market's growth will originate from APAC during the forecast period. China, India, and Japan are the key markets for the molybdenum disulfide in APAC. However, the market growth rate in this region will be slower than the growth of the market in North America, Europe, South America, and MEA.
The widespread use of MoS2 in a variety of end-use applications and the increasing expansion of end-use sectors such as automotive, transportation, electronics, and construction will facilitate the molybdenum disulfide market growth in APAC over the forecast period. This market research report entails detailed information on the competitive intelligence, marketing gaps, and regional opportunities in store for vendors, which will assist in creating efficient business plans.
What are the Revenue-generating Product Segments in the Molybdenum Disulfide (MoS2) Market?

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The molybdenum disulfide market share growth by the powder segment will be significant during the forecast period. The increase in the demand for MoS2 powder due to its application as a co-catalyst in petrochemistry for desulfurization, such as hydrodesulfurization will drive the growth in this segment. The growth will be further enabled by its usage in grease, oils, polymers, paints, and other coatings.
This report provides an accurate prediction of the contribution of all the segments to the growth of the MoS2 market size and actionable market insights on post COVID-19 impact on each segment.
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Molybdenum Disulfide Market Scope
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Report Coverage
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Details
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Page number
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120
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Base year
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2021
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Forecast period
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2022-2026
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Growth momentum & CAGR
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Accelerate at a CAGR of 5.43%
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Market growth 2022-2026
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$ 131.08 million
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Market structure
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Fragmented
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YoY growth (%)
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4.15
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Regional analysis
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APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and MEA
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Performing market contribution
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APAC at 37%
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Key consumer countries
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China, India, US, Germany, and Japan
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Competitive landscape
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Leading companies, Competitive strategies, Consumer engagement scope
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Key companies profiled
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American Elements, ARK Co. Ltd., Centerra Gold Inc., Freeport-McMoRan Inc., Jinduicheng Molybdenum Group Co. Ltd, Luoyang Shenyu Molybdenum Co. Ltd, Merck KGaA, Moly Metal LLP, Rose Mill Co., and Treibacher Industrie AG
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Market dynamics
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Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, Market condition analysis for the forecast period
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Customization purview
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What are the Key Data Covered in this Molybdenum Disulfide Market Report?
- CAGR of the market during the forecast period 2022-2026
- Detailed information on factors that will drive molybdenum disulfide market growth during the next five years
- Precise estimation of the molybdenum disulfide market size and its contribution to the parent market
- Accurate predictions on upcoming trends and changes in consumer behavior
- The growth of the MoS2 industry across APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and MEA
- A thorough analysis of the market's competitive landscape and detailed information on vendors
- Comprehensive details of factors that will challenge the growth of MoS2 market vendors
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Executive Summary
Market Landscape
- Market ecosystem
- Value chain analysis
Market Sizing
- Market definition
- Market segment analysis
- Market size 2021
- Market outlook: Forecast for 2021 - 2026
Five Forces Analysis
- Bargaining power of buyers
- Bargaining power of suppliers
- Threat of new entrants
- Threat of substitutes
- Threat of rivalry
- Market condition
Market Segmentation by Product
- Market segments
- Comparison by Product
- Powder - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
- Crystal - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
- Market opportunity by Product
Customer landscape
Geographic Landscape
- Geographic segmentation
- Geographic comparison
- APAC - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
- North America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
- Europe - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
- South America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
- MEA - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
- Key leading countries
- Market opportunity by geography
- Market drivers
- Market challenges
- Market trends
Vendor Landscape
- Vendor landscape
- Landscape disruption
Vendor Analysis
- Vendors covered
- Market positioning of vendors
- American Elements
- ARK Co. Ltd.
- Centerra Gold Inc.
- Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
- Jinduicheng Molybdenum Group Co. Ltd
- Luoyang Shenyu Molybdenum Co. Ltd
- Merck KGaA
- Moly Metal LLP
- Rose Mill Co.
- Treibacher Industrie AG
Appendix
- Scope of the report
- Currency conversion rates for US$
- Research methodology
- List of abbreviations