Manganese oxide exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of manganese oxide by South Africa reached $24.7 million in 2024 (55.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 76 countries. That is 18% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $37.2 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 | $24.7M | 55.1K t |
| 2023 | $20.9M | 51.9K t |
| 2022 | $24.8M | 47.1K t |
| 2021 | $21.4M | 53.6K t |
| 2020 | $18.1M | 51.1K t |
| 2019 | $23.1M | 53.3K t |
| 2018 | $37.2M | 82.4K t |
| 2017 | $32.9M | 65.2K t |
Where South Africa exports manganese oxide to
The largest buyer markets were Spain (24%), India (16%), United States (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $5.8M | 24% |
| India | $3.9M | 16% |
| United States | $3.7M | 15% |
| Australia | $3.3M | 13% |
| Colombia | $3.0M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $394K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $386K | 1.6% |
| Peru | $314K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 2820
| 2820.90 | Manganese oxides: excluding manganese dioxide | 97% |
| 2820.10 | Manganese dioxide | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2820.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.45 per kg, 54% below the world average of $0.97, 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.
Manganese oxide imports to South Africa
Imports of manganese oxide by South Africa reached $2.6 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. India alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.2M | 84% |
| Morocco | $245K | 9.4% |
| China | $111K | 4.2% |
| United States | $39K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $12K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Ukraine | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 2820: Manganese oxides.
Common questions
What is the value of manganese oxide exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported manganese oxide worth $24.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 76 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy manganese oxide from South Africa?
Spain was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by India (16%) and the United States (15%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 39 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 260% on the year.
What is the average export price of manganese oxide per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $0.97 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of manganese oxide from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $32.9 million in 2017 to $24.7 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2018 at $37.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import manganese oxide?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Morocco and China. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $22.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for manganese oxide?
The HS code for manganese oxide is heading 2820. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 2820.90 (97% of the value) and 2820.10 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2820 page.
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