Pakistan: Market for Manganese Ores and Concentrates 2025

Market Size for Manganese Ores and Concentrates in Pakistan

The Pakistani manganese ore and concentrate market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a significant increase. Manganese ore and concentrate consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Manganese Ores and Concentrates in Pakistan

In value terms, manganese ore and concentrate production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Manganese Ores and Concentrates

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, shipments abroad of manganese ores and concentrates decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, manganese ore and concentrate exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main destinations of manganese ore and concentrate exports from Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for manganese ore and concentrate exported from Pakistan were China ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Malaysia ($X).

Malaysia, 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 a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average manganese ore and concentrate export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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 Vietnam (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Manganese Ores and Concentrates

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, overseas purchases of manganese ores and concentrates increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, manganese ore and concentrate imports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) were the main suppliers of manganese ore and concentrate imports to Pakistan, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest manganese ore and concentrate suppliers to Pakistan were Brazil ($X), South Africa ($X) and Zambia ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, South Africa, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average manganese ore and concentrate import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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