Manganese Dioxide Price in Kenya - 2021

Contents:

1. Manganese Dioxide Price in Kenya (CIF) - 2022
2. Manganese Dioxide Price in Kenya (FOB) - 2022
3. Manganese Dioxide Imports in Kenya
4. Manganese Dioxide Exports in Kenya

Manganese Dioxide Price in Kenya (CIF) - 2022

The average manganese dioxide import price stood at $835 per ton in 2022, declining by -18.4% 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 +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, manganese dioxide import price increased by +35.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 51%. The import price peaked at $1,024 per ton in 2021, and then reduced notably 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 ($907 per ton), while the price for India amounted to $349 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.9%).

Manganese Dioxide Price in Kenya (FOB) - 2022

The average manganese dioxide export price stood at $3,055 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 129%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $3,734 per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($15,571 per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($1,149 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 Rwanda (+29.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Manganese Dioxide Imports in Kenya

In 2022, approx. 2.3K tons of manganese dioxides were imported into Kenya; picking up by 38% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease.

In value terms, manganese dioxide imports expanded markedly to $1.9M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild contraction.

Top Suppliers of Manganese Dioxide to Kenya in 2022:

1. China (1987.0 tons)
2. India (295.5 tons)

Manganese Dioxide Exports in Kenya

For the third year in a row, Kenya recorded decline in shipments abroad of manganese dioxides, which decreased by -14.1% to 55 kg in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic shrinkage.

In value terms, manganese dioxide exports shrank modestly to $168 in 2022. Overall, exports faced a deep contraction.

Top Export Markets for Manganese Dioxide from Kenya in 2022:

1. Uganda (47.0 kg)
2. Rwanda (7.0 kg)
3. Somalia (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform