Low carbon ferro-manganese imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported low carbon ferro-manganese worth $183.4 million (113.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 122 countries. Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $313.7 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 | $183.4M | 113.6K t |
| 2023 | $201.6M | 99.7K t |
| 2022 | $313.7M | 91.5K t |
| 2021 | $216.8M | 90.4K t |
| 2020 | $119.2M | 75.2K t |
| 2019 | $226.9M | 128.1K t |
| 2018 | $285.7M | 142.6K t |
| 2017 | $239.9M | 123.8K t |
Where the United States imports low carbon ferro-manganese from
Norway alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $96.9M | 53% |
| South Africa | $52.3M | 29% |
| India | $26.4M | 14% |
| Japan | $2.3M | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 1% |
| Canada | $1.8M | 1% |
| Mexico | $696K | 0.4% |
| France | $501K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $345K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $171K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.61 per kg, close to the world average of $1.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Low carbon ferro-manganese exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported low carbon ferro-manganese worth $5.7 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $5.1M | 90% |
| Mexico | $199K | 3.5% |
| France | $150K | 2.6% |
| Jamaica | $93K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $47K | 0.8% |
| Philippines | $18K | 0.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $17K | 0.3% |
| India | $16K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.2% |
| China | $7K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States low carbon ferro-manganese imports (HS 7202.19): 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 7202.19: Ferro-alloys: ferro-manganese, containing by weight 2% or less of carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of low carbon ferro-manganese imported by the United States?
The United States imported low carbon ferro-manganese worth $183.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 113.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 122 countries worldwide, with 21% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply low carbon ferro-manganese to the United States?
Norway was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($96.9 million), followed by South Africa (28%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average import price of low carbon ferro-manganese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.61 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of low carbon ferro-manganese to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $239.9 million in 2017 to $183.4 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $313.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $223.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export low carbon ferro-manganese?
Yes. The United States exported $5.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and France. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $177.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for low carbon ferro-manganese?
The HS code for low carbon ferro-manganese is subheading 7202.19. 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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