How much manganese does Australia produce and export?
Australia is the 4th largest producer of manganese: 1.6 million tonnes in 2025, 8% of the world's 20 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the 4th largest exporter by value: $505.8 million in 2024, 7.9% of world exports of manganese ore (HS 2602) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 81% of its manganese exports by value.
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Australia's manganese production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1.6 million tonnes | 8% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Australia's manganese exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $505.8 million | 7.9% | 2.5 million t | $200 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 2602 (Manganese ores and concentrates).
Where Australia's manganese goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Australia's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $411M | 81% |
| Malaysia | $31M | 6.1% |
| India | $29M | 5.8% |
| South Korea | $17M | 3.3% |
| Japan | $11M | 2.1% |
Australia as a buyer of manganese
Australia imported $28.6 million of manganese ore (HS 2602) in 2024, 0.4% of world imports, ranked #13.
The manganese price Australia sells into
The benchmark price, Electrolytic manganese metal, CIF Northwest Europe, was $2,894/t in August 2026, up 38% over twelve months. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Manganese price history.
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