Italy: Manganese Market 2020

Manganese Market Size in Italy

The revenue of the manganese market in Italy amounted to $X in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, manganese consumption continues to indicate a drastic shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Italy manganese consumption peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Manganese Production in Italy

In 2017, manganese production in Italy totaled X tonnes, declining by -X% against 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% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the manganese production attained its peak figure volume of X tonnes in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Manganese Exports from Italy

In 2017, approx. X tonnes of manganese were exported from Italy; shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, manganese exports continue to indicate a remarkable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Italy exports peaked of X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, manganese exports totaled $X in 2017. In general, manganese exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the manganese exports attained its maximum level of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Manganese Exports by Country from Italy

China dominates manganese exports structure, reaching X tonnes, which was approx. 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) occupied the slight 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 ($X) remains the largest manganese supplier from Italy, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

In China, manganese exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2017. 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 Italy

The manganese export price in Italy stood at $X per tonne in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. In general, manganese export price continues to indicate a drastic reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for manganese attained its peak figure level of $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it 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 Italy

In 2017, the amount of manganese imported into Italy stood at X tonnes, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, manganese imports continue to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the manganese imports reached its maximum volume of X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, manganese imports totaled $X in 2017. In general, manganese imports continue to indicate a perceptible slump. Italy imports peaked of $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Manganese Imports by Country into Italy

In 2017, South Korea (X tonnes), India (X tonnes), Japan (X tonnes), Russia (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the major importers of manganese in the world, generating X% of total import. The U.S. (X tonnes) held a X% share (based on tonnes) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the Netherlands (X%). 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) experienced 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 Italy

The manganese import price in Italy stood at $X per tonne in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, manganese import price continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017, when the import prices increased by X% against the previous year. Italy import price peaked of $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 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