High carbon ferro-manganese exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Zambia exported high carbon ferro-manganese worth $11.7 million (12.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $38.5 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 | $11.7M | 12.6K t |
| 2023 | $14.7M | 17.2K t |
| 2022 | $34.0M | 22.7K t |
| 2021 | $38.5M | 30.2K t |
| 2020 | $17.4M | 16.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 3.4K t |
Where Zambia exports high carbon ferro-manganese to
The largest buyer markets were China (32%), Italy (23%), South Africa (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+346% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 32% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 23% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 13% |
| Mauritius | $1.1M | 9% |
| Pakistan | $925K | 7.9% |
| Germany | $373K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $337K | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $213K | 1.8% |
| Tanzania | $201K | 1.7% |
| United States | $189K | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia high carbon ferro-manganese exports (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 exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported high carbon ferro-manganese worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 71 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy high carbon ferro-manganese from Zambia?
China was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Italy (23%) and South Africa (13%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 346% on the year.
What is the average export price of high carbon ferro-manganese per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of high carbon ferro-manganese from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, an increase of 201%. The peak was 2021 at $38.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.8 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.
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