🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of manganese ore: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $3.2 million of manganese ore in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.9 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 | $3.2M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 12.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 178.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 4.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports manganese ore from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), Netherlands (27%), South Africa (16%). Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+330% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.0M | 32% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $850K | 27% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $509K | 16% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $290K | 9.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $169K | 5.3% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $130K | 4.1% |
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | $82K | 2.6% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $56K | 1.8% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $36K | 1.1% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $23K | 0.7% |
Average import price of manganese ore
The average declared value was about $0.42 per kg, 180% 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.
The United Kingdom also exports manganese ore
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported manganese ore worth $946 thousand (1.7 thousand tonnes). United States alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $595K | 63% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $108K | 11% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $52K | 5.5% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $50K | 5.3% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $41K | 4.3% |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | $31K | 3.2% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $28K | 3% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $19K | 2% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $11K | 1.2% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $10K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of manganese ore imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported manganese ore worth $3.2 million in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import manganese ore from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (32%), Netherlands (27%), South Africa (16%).
What is the average import price of manganese ore in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $0.42 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.15 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export manganese ore?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported manganese ore worth $946 thousand in 2024, mainly to United States, France, Netherlands.
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 the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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