Manganese Oxides Price in Kenya - 2021

Manganese Oxides Price in Kenya (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average manganese oxides import price amounted to $839 per ton, with a decrease of -17.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, manganese oxides import price increased by +43.3% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 40%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,022 per ton, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

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 China ($892 per ton), while the price for India amounted to $350 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.8%).

Manganese Oxides Price in Kenya (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average manganese oxides export price amounted to $550 per ton, which is down by -43.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $1,448 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($551 per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda stood at $441 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uganda (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Manganese Oxides Imports in Kenya

Manganese oxides imports into Kenya surged to 2.4K tons in 2022, picking up by 33% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment.

In value terms, manganese oxides imports rose markedly to $2M in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Import of Manganese Oxides in Kenya (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	1,934	2,081	1,720	1,914	-0.3%
India	71.3	81.6	81.6	82.7	5.1%
Others	11.4	4.3	34.4	4.3	-27.7%
Total	2,016	2,167	1,836	2,001	-0.2%

Top Suppliers of Manganese Oxides to Kenya in 2022:

China (2146.2 tons)
India (236.5 tons)

Manganese Oxides Exports in Kenya

In 2022, manganese oxides exports from Kenya stood at 912 kg, increasing by 6.8% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 636%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, manganese oxides exports declined rapidly to $502 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 398% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $836, and then contracted significantly in the following year.