Ferro-silico-manganese exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $98.2 million of ferro-silico-manganese in 2024 (94.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 76 countries. Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $200.8 million.
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 | $98.2M | 94.2K t |
| 2023 | $116.4M | 99.0K t |
| 2022 | $200.8M | 137.4K t |
| 2021 | $183.3M | 153.1K t |
| 2020 | $127.7M | 123.2K t |
| 2019 | $150.8M | 142.5K t |
| 2018 | $183.1M | 149.2K t |
| 2017 | $178.2M | 151.6K t |
Where South Africa exports ferro-silico-manganese to
United States alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $55.1M | 56% |
| Netherlands | $12.0M | 12% |
| Germany | $10.1M | 10% |
| Austria | $5.5M | 5.7% |
| Canada | $4.6M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $4.3M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $3.3M | 3.4% |
| Pakistan | $521K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $450K | 0.5% |
| DR Congo | $395K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, close to the world average of $1.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ferro-silico-manganese imports to South Africa
Imports of ferro-silico-manganese by South Africa reached $20.7 million in 2024 (20.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Zambia accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $16.5M | 80% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 8.9% |
| Norway | $1.2M | 5.9% |
| India | $1.1M | 5.1% |
| Malaysia | $90K | 0.4% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa ferro-silico-manganese exports (HS 7202.30): 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 7202.30: Ferro-alloys: ferro-silico-manganese.
Common questions
What is the value of ferro-silico-manganese exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported ferro-silico-manganese worth $98.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 94.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 76 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy ferro-silico-manganese from South Africa?
The United States was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($55.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (12%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 805% on the year.
What is the average export price of ferro-silico-manganese per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of ferro-silico-manganese from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $178.2 million in 2017 to $98.2 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2022 at $200.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $154.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also import ferro-silico-manganese?
Yes. South Africa imported $20.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Zambia, Spain and Norway. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $77.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ferro-silico-manganese?
The HS code for ferro-silico-manganese is subheading 7202.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7202 page.
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