Europe: Market for Manganese Ores and Concentrates 2024

Market Size for Manganese Ores and Concentrates in Europe

In 2022, the Europe manganese ore and concentrate market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production of Manganese Ores and Concentrates in Europe

In value terms, manganese ore and concentrate production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a tangible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Manganese Ores and Concentrates

Exports in Europe

Manganese ore and concentrate exports fell rapidly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% on the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, manganese ore and concentrate exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. Poland (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Ukraine (X%), Romania (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and Belgium (X%). Slovakia (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

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 ($X) emerged as the largest manganese ore and concentrate supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 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

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated mild 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 export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Manganese Ores and Concentrates

Imports in Europe

In 2022, supplies from abroad of manganese ores and concentrates increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, manganese ore and concentrate imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) and Norway (X tons) represented the major importers of manganese ores and concentrates in Europe, together accounting for approx. X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by France (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Spain (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Norway ($X), Russia ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, Slovakia, Ukraine and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform