EU: Market for Manganese Ores and Concentrates 2024

Market Size for Manganese Ores and Concentrates in the EU

The EU manganese ore and concentrate market declined modestly to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Manganese Ores and Concentrates in the EU

In value terms, manganese ore and concentrate production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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 the EU

In 2022, the amount of manganese ores and concentrates exported in the European Union declined dramatically to X tons, which is down by X% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, manganese ore and concentrate exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) represented the key exporter of manganese ores and concentrates, creating X% of total exports. Poland (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Romania (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and Belgium (X%). Slovakia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the largest manganese ore and concentrate supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in France was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

In 2022, approx. X tons of manganese ores and concentrates were imported in the European Union; reducing by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, manganese ore and concentrate imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 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

France represented the key importer of manganese ores and concentrates in the European Union, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - the Czech Republic (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) - each resulted at an X% share of total imports.

France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of manganese ores and concentrates. 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 the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Netherlands (X%), Slovakia (X%) and Spain (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of France, Poland and the Czech Republic increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In France, manganese ore and concentrate imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Slovakia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, manganese ore and concentrate import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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