Manganese Dioxide Price in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

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

Manganese Dioxide Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average manganese dioxide import price amounted to $995 per ton, surging by 22% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. The import price peaked at $2,340 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($3,260 per ton), while the price for Zambia ($107 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+33.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Manganese Dioxide Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average manganese dioxide export price amounted to $669 per ton, picking up by 68% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 250% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $2,070 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($1,383 per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($196 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 Indonesia (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Manganese Dioxide Imports in South Africa

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of manganese dioxides decreased by -47.6% to 593 tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 180%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 1.1K tons, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, manganese dioxide imports reduced notably to $590K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 88%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $919K, and then plummeted in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Manganese Dioxide to South Africa in 2022:

1. China (284.7 tons)
2. United Kingdom (89.5 tons)
3. South Korea (73.3 tons)
4. Zambia (68.0 tons)
5. India (61.0 tons)
6. United States (16.2 tons)

Manganese Dioxide Exports in South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of manganese dioxides increased by 387% to 1.7K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic decline.

In value terms, manganese dioxide exports surged to $1.1M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a perceptible reduction.

Top Export Markets for Manganese Dioxide from South Africa in 2022:

1. India (561.2 tons)
2. United States (469.1 tons)
3. Turkey (289.5 tons)
4. Spain (233.3 tons)
5. Australia (81.4 tons)
6. Democratic People's Republic of Korea (40.8 tons)
7. Colombia (26.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform