Egypt: Ferro-Manganese Market 2025

Ferro-Manganese Market Size in Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian ferro-manganese market increased by 78% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a remarkable increase. Ferro-manganese consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Ferro-Manganese Production in Egypt

In value terms, ferro-manganese production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 5.4%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Ferro-Manganese Exports

Exports from Egypt

Ferro-manganese exports from Egypt skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, growing by 77% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 126% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ferro-manganese exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) was the main destination for ferro-manganese exports from Egypt, accounting for a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, ferro-manganese exports to Syrian Arab Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), sixfold. Tunisia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Syrian Arab Republic amounted to +8.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+10.3% per year) and Tunisia (+9.2% per year).

In value terms, Syrian Arab Republic ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for ferro-manganese exports from Egypt, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 6.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Syrian Arab Republic totaled +6.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+0.0% per year) and Italy (-2.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average ferro-manganese export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 105%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Ferro-Manganese Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, the amount of ferro-manganese imported into Egypt skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 81% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports posted buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ferro-manganese imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of ferro-manganese to Egypt, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, ferro-manganese imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Norway (X tons), fivefold. Ukraine (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India totaled +39.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (+23.3% per year) and Ukraine (+7.9% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ferro-manganese to Egypt, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India stood at +41.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (+32.6% per year) and South Korea (+12.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average ferro-manganese import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 93%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+52.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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