Egypt: Market for Manganese Ores and Concentrates 2025

Market Size for Manganese Ores and Concentrates in Egypt

The Egyptian manganese ore and concentrate market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Manganese Ores and Concentrates in Egypt

In value terms, manganese ore and concentrate production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Manganese ore and concentrate production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Manganese Ores and Concentrates

Exports from Egypt

Manganese ore and concentrate exports from Egypt declined sharply to X tons in 2022, waning by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a precipitous decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, manganese ore and concentrate exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for manganese ore and concentrate exports from Egypt, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, manganese ore and concentrate exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for manganese ore and concentrate exported from Egypt were Italy ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and India ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average manganese ore and concentrate export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Manganese Ores and Concentrates

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, purchases abroad of manganese ores and concentrates increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, manganese ore and concentrate imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of manganese ore and concentrate to Egypt, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, manganese ore and concentrate imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France totaled X%.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of manganese ores and concentrates to Egypt, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average manganese ore and concentrate import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for France amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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