France: Market for Manganese Ores and Concentrates 2024

Market Size for Manganese Ores and Concentrates in France

The French manganese ore and concentrate market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Manganese Ores and Concentrates

Exports from France

In 2022, overseas shipments of manganese ores and concentrates increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, manganese ore and concentrate exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for manganese ore and concentrate exports from France, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, manganese ore and concentrate exports to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), fourfold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Norway amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for manganese ores and concentrates exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Norway totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average manganese ore and concentrate export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 Slovakia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Manganese Ores and Concentrates

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of manganese ores and concentrates imported into France totaled X tons, picking up by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, manganese ore and concentrate imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Gabon (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of manganese ore and concentrate imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Gabon (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest manganese ore and concentrate suppliers to France were Gabon ($X), South Africa ($X) and Brazil ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Gabon, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average manganese ore and concentrate import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Gabon ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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