Manganese ore exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Morocco exported $22.0 million of manganese ore in 2024 (95.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 84 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $22.0M | 95.0K t |
| 2023 | $21.7M | 88.0K t |
| 2022 | $25.6M | 96.7K t |
| 2021 | $24.7M | 75.1K t |
| 2020 | $24.4M | 98.2K t |
| 2019 | $15.9M | 61.3K t |
| 2018 | $23.0M | 83.0K t |
| 2017 | $20.6M | 92.5K t |
Where Morocco exports manganese ore to
One buyer market dominates: Namibia accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $12.6M | 57% |
| China | $6.9M | 31% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 6% |
| India | $1.0M | 4.8% |
| Spain | $51K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $32K | 0.2% |
| United States | $25K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $21K | 0.1% |
| France | $18K | 0.1% |
| Peru | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.23 per kg, 53% above the world average of $0.15. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco manganese ore exports (HS 2602): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 Morocco?
Morocco exported manganese ore worth $22.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 95.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 84 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy manganese ore from Morocco?
Namibia was the largest buyer with 57% of the value ($12.6 million), followed by China (31%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 19% on the year.
What is the average export price of manganese ore per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.23 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $0.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of manganese ore from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.6 million in 2017 to $22.0 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $25.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for manganese ore?
The HS code for manganese ore is heading 2602. In Morocco 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.
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