Manganese ore exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Ghana exported $556.1 million of manganese ore in 2024 (4.77 million tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 84 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $556.1M | 4.77M t |
| 2023 | $442.2M | 3.71M t |
| 2022 | $332.7M | 2.57M t |
| 2021 | $323.8M | 3.25M t |
| 2020 | $260.9M | 2.40M t |
| 2019 | $568.1M | 6.10M t |
| 2018 | $377.2M | 4.20M t |
| 2017 | $211.5M | 1.90M t |
Where Ghana exports manganese ore to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $534.1M | 96% |
| Ukraine | $18.1M | 3.3% |
| Norway | $3.1M | 0.6% |
| Spain | $801K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.12 per kg, close to the world average of $0.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana manganese ore exports (HS 2602): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2602: Manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores and concentrates with a manganese content of 20% or more, calculated on the dry weight.
Common questions
What is the value of manganese ore exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported manganese ore worth $556.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.77 million tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 84 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy manganese ore from Ghana?
China was the largest buyer with 96% of the value ($534.1 million), followed by Ukraine (3%) and Norway (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 163% on the year.
What is the average export price of manganese ore per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $0.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of manganese ore from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $211.5 million in 2017 to $556.1 million in 2024, an increase of 163%. The peak was 2019 at $568.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $384.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for manganese ore?
The HS code for manganese ore is heading 2602. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2602.00. It sits in HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2602 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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