🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of manganese ore: 2024 trade data
Imports of manganese ore by Saudi Arabia reached $19.2 million in 2024 (167.6 thousand tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $44.3 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of manganese ore by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19.2M | 167.6K t |
| 2023 | $17.5M | 143.3K t |
| 2022 | $27.3M | 187.9K t |
| 2021 | $30.6M | 228.9K t |
| 2020 | $17.7M | 132.5K t |
| 2019 | $44.3M | 243.8K t |
| 2018 | $34.1M | 157.0K t |
| 2017 | $33.7M | 182.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports manganese ore from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $18.9M | 99% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $262K | 1.4% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $9K | 0% |
Average import price of manganese ore
The average declared value was about $0.11 per kg, 27% below the world average of $0.15, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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.
Manganese ore trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of manganese ore imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported manganese ore worth $19.2 million in 2024 (167.6 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import manganese ore from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were South Africa (99%), India (1%), China (0%).
What is the average import price of manganese ore in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $0.11 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.15 per kg.
What is the HS code for manganese ore?
Manganese ore falls under HS heading 2602 (Manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores and concentrates with a manganese content of 20% o). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading manganese ore with Saudi Arabia?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX builds Saudi Arabia trade from the records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see who ships this product there.
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