Manganese Dioxide Price in Australia - 2023

Contents:

1. Manganese Dioxide Price in Australia (CIF) - 2022
2. Manganese Dioxide Price in Australia (FOB) - 2022
3. Manganese Dioxide Imports in Australia
4. Manganese Dioxide Exports in Australia

Manganese Dioxide Price in Australia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average manganese dioxide import price amounted to $302 per ton, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $365 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to -1.6% per year.

Manganese Dioxide Price in Australia (FOB) - 2022

The average manganese dioxide export price stood at $1,419 per ton in 2022, rising by 19% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 448% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $9,485 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($8,935 per ton), while the average price for exports to New Zealand ($772 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+19.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Manganese Dioxide Imports in Australia

In 2022, purchases abroad of manganese dioxides decreased by -47.9% to 4.2K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a sharp contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 2.8% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 12K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, manganese dioxide imports declined remarkably to $1.3M in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a dramatic shrinkage. The smallest decline of -8.2% was in 2020.

Top Suppliers of Manganese Dioxide to Australia in 2022:

1. South Africa (4.2K tons)

Manganese Dioxide Exports in Australia

In 2022, approx. 77 tons of manganese dioxides were exported from Australia; waning by -45% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 1,199%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 141 tons, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, manganese dioxide exports declined significantly to $110K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 221% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $168K, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Manganese Dioxide from Australia in 2022:

1. Taiwan (Chinese) (22.3 tons)
2. Mexico (18.0 tons)
3. Ukraine (15.8 tons)
4. Philippines (7.2 tons)
5. United States (7.2 tons)
6. New Zealand (1.5 tons)
7. Canada (0.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform