Germany: Market for Manganese Ores and Concentrates 2024

Market Size for Manganese Ores and Concentrates in Germany

The German manganese ore and concentrate market surged to $X in 2022, growing 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). The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Manganese Ores and Concentrates

Exports from Germany

In 2022, manganese ore and concentrate exports from Germany declined sharply to X tons, which is down by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, manganese ore and concentrate exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of manganese ore and concentrate exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for manganese ore and concentrate exported from Germany were Poland ($X), Austria ($X) and Denmark ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, Hungary, the Netherlands and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average manganese ore and concentrate export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated tangible 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 2019 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Manganese Ores and Concentrates

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of manganese ores and concentrates increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. 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 likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, manganese ore and concentrate imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest manganese ore and concentrate supplier to Germany, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, manganese ore and concentrate imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Brazil (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest manganese ore and concentrate suppliers to Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Brazil ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Morocco, France, Spain, the United States and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 average manganese ore and concentrate import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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