Manganese Dioxide Price in Belgium - 2023

Manganese Dioxide Price in Belgium (CIF) - 2022

The average manganese dioxide import price stood at $2,633 per ton in 2022, surging by 33% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($5,066 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($1,713 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+18.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Manganese Dioxide Price in Belgium (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average manganese dioxide export price amounted to $1,153 per ton, waning by -22.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 132% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $1,933 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($2,242 per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($407 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 Germany (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Manganese Dioxide Imports in Belgium

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of manganese dioxides decreased by -73.3% to 5.5K tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 60% against the previous year.

In value terms, manganese dioxide imports fell remarkably to $14M in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 59%.

Import of Manganese Dioxide in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Spain	11.4	28.5	28.3	8.7	-8.6%
China	0.6	2.3	5.9	2.0	49.4%
Greece	8.2	3.5	0.9	1.8	-39.7%
Czech Republic	N/A	N/A	0.5	1.3	160.0%
Brazil	N/A	0.1	0.4	0.2	41.4%
Germany	2.9	1.5	4.5	0.2	-59.0%
Colombia	0.6	1.7	N/A	N/A	183.3%
Others	N/A	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.0%
Total	23.7	37.8	40.6	14.4	-15.3%

Top Suppliers of Manganese Dioxide to Belgium in 2022:

Spain (3181.7 tons)
China (942.6 tons)
Greece (653.9 tons)
Czech Republic (436.2 tons)
Brazil (123.8 tons)
Germany (58.6 tons)

Manganese Dioxide Exports in Belgium

In 2022, shipments abroad of manganese dioxides decreased by -41.5% to 1.7K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 243%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 6.3K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, manganese dioxide exports dropped rapidly to $1.9M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 54%.

Export of Manganese Dioxide in Belgium (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	451	858	835	386	-5.1%
Italy	273	469	531	376	11.3%
United States	1,044	586	0.6	261	-37.0%
India	181	579	1,544	218	6.4%
United Kingdom	54.4	93.1	67.8	104	24.1%
Sweden	29.8	93.7	61.5	68.1	31.7%
Poland	79.0	231	155	61.2	-8.2%
Netherlands	17.3	25.8	34.7	46.1	38.6%
Indonesia	N/A	196	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	470	876	1,046	424	-3.4%
Total	2,599	4,008	4,275	1,945	-9.2%