Molybdenum
Which countries have molybdenum reserves? 10 countries in the Magna Factbook list molybdenum among their natural resources, ranked and linked.
Last updated: October 2026
10 countries list molybdenum among their natural resources. United States — scored 90.0/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder, ahead of China, South Korea. Control of molybdenum is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on supply chains.
| # | Country | Power |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 90.0/100 |
| 2 | China | 88.03/100 |
| 3 | South Korea | 69.12/100 |
| 4 | Canada | 67.8/100 |
| 5 | Kazakhstan | 62.95/100 |
| 6 | Chile | 57.94/100 |
| 7 | Uzbekistan | 55.42/100 |
| 8 | Mongolia | 51.22/100 |
| 9 | Armenia | 47.68/100 |
| 10 | Niger | 13.02/100 |
Molybdenum is used for steel alloys, catalysts, lubricants, and electronics.
Among countries tracked by the Bureau, United States is the highest-ranked holder of molybdenum, with a power score of 90.0/100. The ranking reflects national power, not just production volume — it shows who has leverage, not just who has deposits.
The Bureau does not publish a specific percentage for China's control of molybdenum. What the data shows is that China is ranked #2 among the 10 countries that list molybdenum among their natural resources, with a power score of 88.03/100.
Molybdenum is a natural resource tracked by the Bureau. 10 countries list molybdenum among their natural resources. United States — scored 90.0/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder. Control of molybdenum is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on the supply chains that depend on it.
Which countries hold molybdenum?
10 countries list molybdenum among their natural resources. The page ranks each by its national power score, with a link to its full country profile.
Which country holds the most molybdenum?
United States is the highest-ranked holder, with a power score of 90.0/100. The ranking reflects national power, not just reserves — it shows who has leverage, not just who has deposits.
Why is molybdenum geopolitically important?
Control of molybdenum is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on the supply chains that depend on it. The Bureau's mineral pages show who holds what, ranked by national power.