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Ireland: Ferro-Manganese Market 2025

Ferro-Manganese Market Size in Ireland

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Irish ferro-manganese market, when its value decreased by -28.3% to $X. In general, consumption, however, saw a tangible expansion. Ferro-manganese consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Ferro-Manganese Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2020, approx. X tons of ferro-manganese were exported from Ireland; falling by -4.3% against the year before. In general, exports saw a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ferro-manganese exports rose sharply to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 125%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Spain (X kg) was the main destination for ferro-manganese exports from Ireland, accounting for a approx. 9.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain was relatively modest.

In value terms, Spain ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for ferro-manganese exports from Ireland.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average ferro-manganese export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, growing by 19% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 142%. The export price peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Spain.

From 2012 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to +104.9% per year.

Ferro-Manganese Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of ferro-manganese decreased by -40.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 94%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ferro-manganese imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 78%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X tons) was the main ferro-manganese supplier to Ireland, with a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, ferro-manganese imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sweden was relatively modest.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ferro-manganese to Ireland, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 5.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Sweden totaled -5.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average ferro-manganese import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 54% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($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 France (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for ferro-manganese in the world?

China remains the largest ferro-manganese consuming country worldwide, accounting for 37% of total volume. Moreover, ferro-manganese consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, fourfold. Japan ranked third in terms of total consumption with an 8.5% share.

What are the largest producers of ferro-manganese in the world?

The country with the largest volume of ferro-manganese production was China, accounting for 36% of total volume. Moreover, ferro-manganese production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. Japan ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of ferro-manganese to Ireland?

In value terms, the Netherlands constituted the largest supplier of ferro-manganese to Ireland, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK, with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.5% share.

What are the leading importers of ferro-manganese from Ireland?

In value terms, the UK $79) remains the key foreign market for ferro-manganese exports from Ireland.

What is the average export price for ferro-manganese in Ireland?

In 2019, the average ferro-manganese export price amounted to $1,756 per ton, with an increase of 21% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for ferro-manganese in Ireland?

The average ferro-manganese import price stood at $2,163 per ton in 2020, reducing by -17.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ferro-manganese market in Ireland. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 24101215 - Ferro-manganese

Country coverage:

Ireland

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ireland
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Exports and Growth
16. Export Prices and Growth
17. Market Size and Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports and Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024