How much manganese does Gabon produce and export?
Gabon is the 2nd largest producer of manganese: 5 million tonnes in 2025, 25% of the world's 20 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the 2nd largest exporter by value: $1.7 billion in 2024, 26% of world exports of manganese ore (HS 2602) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 50% of its manganese exports by value.
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Gabon's manganese production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 million tonnes | 25% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Gabon's manganese exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $1.7 billion | 26% | 7.8 million t | $215 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 2602 (Manganese ores and concentrates).
Where Gabon's manganese goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Gabon's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $837M | 50% |
| India | $412M | 24% |
| Norway | $149M | 8.8% |
| Japan | $67M | 4% |
| United States | $65M | 3.8% |
The manganese price Gabon 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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