🇺🇸 United States imports of manganese ore: 2024 trade data
Imports of manganese ore by the United States reached $93.2 million in 2024 (356.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 122 countries. That is 48% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $146.5 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 | $93.2M | 356.3K t |
| 2023 | $63.2M | 196.4K t |
| 2022 | $146.5M | 364.5K t |
| 2021 | $100.0M | 404.1K t |
| 2020 | $106.2M | 289.4K t |
| 2019 | $140.9M | 451.6K t |
| 2018 | $129.0M | 274.3K t |
| 2017 | $76.7M | 177.9K t |
Where the United States imports manganese ore from
Gabon alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+229% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇦 Gabon | $64.9M | 70% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $10.9M | 12% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $9.9M | 11% |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | $6.5M | 7% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $595K | 0.6% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $115K | 0.1% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $107K | 0.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $47K | 0.1% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $25K | 0% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $23K | 0% |
Average import price of manganese ore
The average declared value was about $0.26 per kg, 73% 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 States also exports manganese ore
Exports of manganese ore by the United States reached $2.3 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (29%), South Korea (28%), Canada (23%). Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $645K | 29% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $638K | 28% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $524K | 23% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $199K | 8.8% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $108K | 4.8% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $73K | 3.3% |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | $22K | 1% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $16K | 0.7% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $10K | 0.5% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $8K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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 States: questions
What is the value of manganese ore imported by the United States?
The United States imported manganese ore worth $93.2 million in 2024 (356.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import manganese ore from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Gabon (70%), South Africa (12%), Mexico (11%).
What is the average import price of manganese ore in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $0.26 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.15 per kg.
Does the United States export manganese ore?
Yes. The United States exported manganese ore worth $2.3 million in 2024, mainly to Germany, South Korea, Canada.
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 States?
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