Belgium: Manganese Market 2020

Manganese Market Size in Belgium

The revenue of the manganese market in Belgium amounted to $X in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, manganese consumption continues to indicate a drastic curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, when market value increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the manganese market reached their peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the manganese market stood at a somewhat lower level.

Manganese Production in Belgium

In 2017, approx. X tonnes of manganese were produced in Belgium; leveling off at the previous year. Overall, manganese production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the manganese production attained their peak volume of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the manganese production stood at a somewhat lower level.

Manganese Exports from Belgium

In 2017, the amount of manganese exported from Belgium totaled X tonnes, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, manganese exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the manganese exports attained its maximum volume of X tonnes in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, manganese exports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, manganese exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Belgium exports peaked of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Manganese Exports by Country from Belgium

China prevails in manganese exports structure, accounting for X tonnes, which was near X% of total exports in 2017. The Netherlands (X tonnes) took the second position in the ranking, followed by South Africa (X tonnes). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Germany (X tonnes) held the minor share of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, the Netherlands (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, South Africa (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2017, the share of the Netherlands (-X%) and China (-X%) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest manganese supplier from Belgium, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and South Africa (-X% per year).

Manganese Export Prices by Country in Belgium

The manganese export price in Belgium stood at $X per tonne in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, manganese export price continues to indicate a significant downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, when the export prices increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for manganese attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the export prices for manganese stood at a somewhat lower level.

Average export prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, major exporting countries recorded the following export prices: in Germany ($X per tonne) and China ($X per tonne), while the Netherlands ($X per tonne) and South Africa ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by South Africa (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Manganese Imports into Belgium

Manganese imports into Belgium totaled X tonnes in 2017, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, manganese imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the manganese imports attained their peak volume of X tonnes, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, manganese imports stood at $X in 2017. Overall, manganese imports continue to indicate a modest growth. Belgium imports peaked in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Manganese Imports by Country into Belgium

The countries with the highest levels of manganese imports in 2017 were South Korea (X tonnes), India (X tonnes), Japan (X tonnes), Russia (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes), together accounting for X% of total import. It was distantly followed by the U.S. (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes), together mixed up X% share of total imports. Austria (X tonnes), Brazil (X tonnes), Taiwan, Chinese (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by India (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest manganese markets worldwide were South Korea ($X), Japan ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Russia (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Manganese Import Prices by Country in Belgium

The manganese import price in Belgium stood at $X per tonne in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, manganese import price continues to indicate a significant shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for manganese reached its maximum level of $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was France ($X per tonne), while India ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Russia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform