Italy: Ferro-Silico-Manganese Market 2025

Ferro-Silico-Manganese Market Size in Italy

The Italian ferro-silico-manganese market fell to $X in 2022, declining by -9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ferro-Silico-Manganese Production in Italy

In value terms, ferro-silico-manganese production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Ferro-silico-manganese production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ferro-Silico-Manganese Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, exports of ferro-silico-manganese from Italy soared to X tons, increasing by 24% against 2021 figures. In general, exports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 102% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, ferro-silico-manganese exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 200%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for ferro-silico-manganese exports from Italy, accounting for a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, ferro-silico-manganese exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Czech Republic (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +28.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+100.8% per year) and the Czech Republic (+129.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for ferro-silico-manganese exports from Italy, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +31.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+108.9% per year) and the Czech Republic (+162.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ferro-silico-manganese export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ferro-silico-manganese export price increased by +69.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 49%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Slovenia ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ferro-Silico-Manganese Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of ferro-silico-manganese were imported into Italy; which is down by -10.9% against 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +43.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 61%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, ferro-silico-manganese imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 113%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest ferro-silico-manganese supplier to Italy, with a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, ferro-silico-manganese imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Zambia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Zambia (+31.5% per year) and Poland (+120.8% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ferro-silico-manganese to Italy, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zambia ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India amounted to +4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Zambia (+39.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+36.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ferro-silico-manganese import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ferro-silico-manganese import price increased by +68.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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