Manganese Oxides Price in Uganda - 2022

Manganese Oxides Price in Uganda (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average manganese oxides import price amounted to $331 per ton, which is down by -4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% 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 +102.5% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 35%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $344 per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($485 per ton), while the price for India ($302 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Manganese Oxides Price in Uganda (FOB) - 2022

The average manganese oxides export price stood at $5,787 per ton in 2022, falling by -62.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 259% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $15,283 per ton in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Rwanda amounted to +19.2% per year.

Manganese Oxides Imports in Uganda

Manganese oxides imports into Uganda declined to 43 tons in 2022, shrinking by -6.9% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible setback. The smallest decline of -2.4% was in 2020.

In value terms, manganese oxides imports contracted to $14K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +9.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 28%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $16K, and then dropped in the following year.

Import of Manganese Oxides in Uganda (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	9.9	11.5	14.4	12.8	8.9%
India	0.8	0.6	1.1	1.0	7.7%
United Arab Emirates	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	14.5%
Others	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Total	10.9	12.3	15.8	14.2	9.2%

Top Suppliers of Manganese Oxides to Uganda in 2022:

China (38.8 tons)
India (3.3 tons)
United Arab Emirates (0.7 tons)

Manganese Oxides Exports in Uganda

In 2022, approx. 122 kg of manganese oxideses were exported from Uganda; increasing by 165% compared with 2021. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, manganese oxides exports reached $706 in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 66%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.