Norway: Manganese Market 2020

Manganese Market Size in Norway

The revenue of the manganese market in Norway amounted to $X in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, manganese consumption continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the manganese market reached its maximum level of $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Manganese Production in Norway

In 2017, approx. X tons of manganese were produced in Norway; approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, manganese production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, when the output figure increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the manganese production reached its maximum volume in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Manganese Exports from Norway

Manganese exports from Norway stood at X tons in 2017, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, manganese exports continue to indicate an abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when exports increased by -X% y-o-y. Norway exports peaked of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, manganese exports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, manganese exports continue to indicate an abrupt reduction. Over the period under review, the manganese exports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Manganese Exports by Country from Norway

China dominates manganese exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. The Netherlands (X tons) ranks second in terms of the global exports with a X% share, followed by South Africa (X%). Germany (X tons) took the minor share of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, the Netherlands (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, South Africa (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of South Africa increased by X% percentage points, while the Netherlands (-X%) and China (-X%) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest manganese supplier from Norway, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

In China, manganese exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and South Africa (-X% per year).

Manganese Export Prices by Country in Norway

In 2017, the manganese export price in Norway amounted to $X per ton, coming up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017, when the export prices increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for manganese attained their peak level, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Average export prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, major exporting countries recorded the following export prices: in Germany ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by South Africa (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Manganese Imports into Norway

In 2017, approx. X tons of manganese were imported into Norway; approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, manganese imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the manganese imports attained its maximum volume of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, manganese imports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, manganese imports continue to indicate a deep curtailment. Over the period under review, the manganese imports reached its maximum level of $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Manganese Imports by Country into Norway

The countries with the highest levels of manganese imports in 2017 were South Korea (X tons), India (X tons), Japan (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Germany (X tons), together recording X% of total import. The U.S. (X tons) held a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the Netherlands (X%). Austria (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Taiwan, Chinese (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by India (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Korea ($X), Japan ($X) and Russia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Russia (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main importing countriesover the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Manganese Import Prices by Country in Norway

In 2017, the manganese import price in Norway amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, manganese import price continues to indicate a measured reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Norway import price peaked of $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was France ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Russia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform