South Africa: Manganese Market 2020

Manganese Market Size in South Africa

The revenue of the manganese market in South Africa amounted to $X in 2017, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total market indicated a pronounced increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, when market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the manganese market attained its maximum level of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Manganese Production in South Africa

In 2017, the amount of manganese produced in South Africa stood at X tonnes, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, manganese production continues to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the manganese production reached its peak figure volume of X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Manganese Exports from South Africa

In 2017, manganese exports from South Africa amounted to X tonnes, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, manganese exports continue to indicate a drastic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when exports increased by X% against the previous year. South Africa exports peaked of X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, manganese exports stood at $X in 2017. Overall, manganese exports continue to indicate a noticeable drop. Over the period under review, the manganese exports attained its peak figure level of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Manganese Exports by Country from South Africa

China prevails in manganese exports structure, resulting at X tonnes, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tonnes) and South Africa (X tonnes), together generating X% share of total exports. Germany (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to manganese exports from China stood at +X%. 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. South Africa (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the Netherlands and China saw its share reduced by -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2017, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In 2017, the manganese export price in South Africa amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for manganese attained its maximum level in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Average export prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the Netherlands ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Manganese Imports into South Africa

In 2017, approx. X tonnes of manganese were imported into South Africa; picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, manganese imports continue to indicate a deep drop. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the manganese imports attained their peak volume of X tonnes. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the manganese imports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, manganese imports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, manganese imports continue to indicate an abrupt descent. In that year, the manganese imports reached their peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the manganese imports stood at a somewhat lower level.

Manganese Imports by Country into South Africa

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 recording 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) took the weak share of total imports.

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.

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

Manganese Import Prices by Country in South Africa

In 2017, the manganese import price in South Africa amounted to $X per tonne, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, manganese import price continues to indicate a slight deduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for manganese reached its maximum level of $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 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