Czech Republic: Ferro-Manganese Market 2025

Ferro-Manganese Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech ferro-manganese market dropped to $X in 2022, which is down by -9% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +68.7% against 2015 indices. Ferro-manganese consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Ferro-Manganese Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, ferro-manganese exports from the Czech Republic skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 19% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 67%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ferro-manganese exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 104% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of ferro-manganese exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined 76% share of total exports. Germany, France, Austria, Slovenia and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +178.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for ferro-manganese exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, together comprising 76% of total exports. Italy, France, Austria, Slovenia and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

France, with a CAGR of +214.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average ferro-manganese export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 3.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 26%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ferro-Manganese Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

For the third year in a row, the Czech Republic recorded decline in overseas purchases of ferro-manganese, which decreased by -19.7% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ferro-manganese imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +117.5% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Norway (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of ferro-manganese imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined 70% share of total imports. Sweden, South Africa, India, Spain and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +149.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ferro-manganese suppliers to the Czech Republic were Norway ($X), Slovakia ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 69% of total imports. Sweden, Spain, India, South Africa and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of +206.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average ferro-manganese import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ferro-manganese import price increased by +78.9% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+22.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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