High carbon ferro-manganese exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $51.4 million of high carbon ferro-manganese in 2024 (45.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 71 countries. That is 63% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $234.5 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 | $51.4M | 45.7K t |
| 2023 | $31.7M | 32.4K t |
| 2022 | $85.1M | 46.6K t |
| 2021 | $102.7M | 87.5K t |
| 2020 | $118.4M | 146.3K t |
| 2019 | $175.9M | 160.2K t |
| 2018 | $219.4M | 185.0K t |
| 2017 | $234.5M | 183.0K t |
Where South Africa exports high carbon ferro-manganese to
The largest buyer markets were United States (37%), Germany (13%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+839% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $19.3M | 37% |
| Germany | $6.9M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $6.1M | 12% |
| Turkey | $5.3M | 10% |
| Austria | $3.2M | 6.3% |
| Poland | $1.8M | 3.5% |
| Malaysia | $1.4M | 2.8% |
| Brazil | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $1.0M | 2% |
| Mexico | $944K | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, close to the world average of $1.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High carbon ferro-manganese imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $1.8 million of high carbon ferro-manganese in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Zambia alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+628% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.6M | 86% |
| India | $263K | 14% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa high carbon ferro-manganese exports (HS 7202.11): 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 7202.11: Ferro-alloys: ferro-manganese, containing by weight more than 2% of carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of high carbon ferro-manganese exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported high carbon ferro-manganese worth $51.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 71 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries buy high carbon ferro-manganese from South Africa?
The United States was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($19.3 million), followed by Germany (13%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 839% on the year.
What is the average export price of high carbon ferro-manganese per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of high carbon ferro-manganese from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $234.5 million in 2017 to $51.4 million in 2024, a fall of 78%. The peak was 2017 at $234.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $127.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also import high carbon ferro-manganese?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Zambia, India and Germany. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $49.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for high carbon ferro-manganese?
The HS code for high carbon ferro-manganese is subheading 7202.11. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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