Eastern Europe: Market for Manganese Ores and Concentrates 2024

Market Size for Manganese Ores and Concentrates in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European manganese ore and concentrate market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Manganese Ores and Concentrates in Eastern Europe

In value terms, manganese ore and concentrate production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Manganese Ores and Concentrates

Exports in Eastern Europe

Manganese ore and concentrate exports contracted dramatically to X tons in 2022, reducing by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, posted a measured expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, manganese ore and concentrate exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the largest exporters of manganese ores and concentrates in 2022, accounting for approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Romania (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Slovakia (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest manganese ore and concentrate supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Manganese Ores and Concentrates

Imports in Eastern Europe

Manganese ore and concentrate imports reduced to X tons in 2022, leveling off at 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, manganese ore and concentrate imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia dominates imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Ukraine (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports. Slovakia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to manganese ore and concentrate imports into Russia stood at X%. At the same time, the Czech Republic (X%) and Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Czech Republic emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Slovakia (X%) and Ukraine (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Russia (X p.p.), Poland (X p.p.) and the Czech Republic (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Slovakia and Ukraine saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported manganese ores and concentrates in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (X% per year) and Ukraine (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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