High carbon ferro-manganese imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $236.7 million of high carbon ferro-manganese in 2024 (207.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 119 countries. That is 7% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $436.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $236.7M | 207.4K t |
| 2023 | $220.5M | 158.8K t |
| 2022 | $436.8M | 178.3K t |
| 2021 | $299.1M | 180.5K t |
| 2020 | $111.7M | 108.8K t |
| 2019 | $230.0M | 223.3K t |
| 2018 | $326.1M | 214.6K t |
| 2017 | $291.2M | 189.6K t |
Where the United States imports high carbon ferro-manganese from
The largest suppliers were Malaysia (47%), Australia (25%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $111.9M | 47% |
| Australia | $58.7M | 25% |
| India | $37.2M | 16% |
| South Africa | $19.3M | 8.1% |
| France | $5.0M | 2.1% |
| Norway | $1.6M | 0.7% |
| Canada | $859K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $730K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $517K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $365K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 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 exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported high carbon ferro-manganese worth $4.9 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Canada alone took 87% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+364% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $4.3M | 87% |
| China | $569K | 12% |
| Thailand | $18K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $17K | 0.3% |
| Philippines | $10K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $10K | 0.2% |
| Argentina | $6K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $3K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States high carbon ferro-manganese imports (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 imported by the United States?
The United States imported high carbon ferro-manganese worth $236.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 207.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 119 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply high carbon ferro-manganese to the United States?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($111.9 million), followed by Australia (25%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 250% on the year.
What is the average import price of high carbon ferro-manganese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high carbon ferro-manganese to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $291.2 million in 2017 to $236.7 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2022 at $436.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $269.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export high carbon ferro-manganese?
Yes. The United States exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, China and Thailand. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $231.8 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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