Japan: Market for Manganese Ores and Concentrates 2025

Market Size for Manganese Ores and Concentrates in Japan

In 2022, the Japanese manganese ore and concentrate market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a slight setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Manganese Ores and Concentrates

Exports from Japan

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of manganese ores and concentrates, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, manganese ore and concentrate exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for manganese ore and concentrate exports from Japan, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled X%.

In value terms, China ($X) also remains the key foreign market for manganese ores and concentrates exports from Japan.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average manganese ore and concentrate export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2014 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Manganese Ores and Concentrates

Imports into Japan

In 2022, the amount of manganese ores and concentrates imported into Japan shrank modestly to X tons, remaining constant against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, manganese ore and concentrate imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest manganese ore and concentrate supplier to Japan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, manganese ore and concentrate imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (X% per year) and Gabon (X% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of manganese ores and concentrates to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (X% per year) and Gabon (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average manganese ore and concentrate import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, import 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 import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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