Manganese Oxides Price in Tunisia - 2022

Manganese Oxides Price in Tunisia (CIF) - 2022

The average manganese oxides import price stood at $1,187 per ton in 2022, growing by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. The import price peaked at $1,353 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($3,559 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($938 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Georgia (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Manganese Oxides Price in Tunisia (FOB) - 2022

The average manganese oxides export price stood at $2,119 per ton in 2022, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, manganese oxides export price increased by +64.4% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $2,268 per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Algeria.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Algeria amounted to +4.4% per year.

Manganese Oxides Imports in Tunisia

In 2022, approx. 385 tons of manganese oxideses were imported into Tunisia; picking up by 57% against the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a prominent expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, manganese oxides imports soared to $457K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a remarkable increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Manganese Oxides in Tunisia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Brazil	142	N/A	89.9	164	4.9%
Belgium	52.5	N/A	15.4	73.2	11.7%
Georgia	47.2	N/A	53.7	71.6	14.9%
India	N/A	N/A	N/A	66.0	0%
Germany	0.8	N/A	3.0	39.7	267.5%
France	0.1	N/A	0.2	28.8	560.4%
Italy	0.9	N/A	2.9	11.2	131.7%
Spain	3.0	N/A	8.7	0.2	-59.5%
South Africa	37.0	N/A	37.9	N/A	1.2%
Others	7.3	N/A	12.5	2.2	-33.0%
Total	291	N/A	224	457	16.2%

Top Suppliers of Manganese Oxides to Tunisia in 2022:

Brazil (162.7 tons)
Belgium (78.0 tons)
India (60.0 tons)
Georgia (49.0 tons)
France (15.0 tons)
Germany (11.1 tons)
Italy (8.8 tons)
Spain (0.3 tons)

Manganese Oxides Exports in Tunisia

For the third year in a row, Tunisia recorded decline in shipments abroad of manganese oxideses, which decreased by -13.3% to 9.8 tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn.

In value terms, manganese oxides exports declined slightly to $21K in 2022. Overall, exports saw a noticeable downturn.