France: Market for Manganese Ores and Concentrates 2024

Market Size for Manganese Ores and Concentrates in France

In 2023, the French manganese ore and concentrate market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption showed a noticeable downturn. Manganese ore and concentrate consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Manganese Ores and Concentrates

Exports from France

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of manganese ores and concentrates, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, manganese ore and concentrate exports shrank markedly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for manganese ore and concentrate exports from France, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, manganese ore and concentrate exports to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Norway amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for manganese ores and concentrates exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Norway totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average manganese ore and concentrate export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Imports of Manganese Ores and Concentrates

Imports into France

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of manganese ores and concentrates, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, manganese ore and concentrate imports declined markedly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports saw a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Gabon (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of manganese ore and concentrate imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest manganese ore and concentrate suppliers to France were Gabon ($X), South Africa ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average manganese ore and concentrate import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform