Manganese Dioxide Price in Switzerland - 2023

Manganese Dioxide Price in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average manganese dioxide import price amounted to $6,288 per ton, picking up by 4.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 47%. The import price peaked at $7,031 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($100,682 per ton), while the price for Greece ($5,026 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+31.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Manganese Dioxide Price in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

The average manganese dioxide export price stood at $8,540 per ton in 2022, picking up by 597% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Greece amounted to +4.0% per year.

Manganese Dioxide Imports in Switzerland

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of manganese dioxides, when their volume decreased by -46.3% to 36 tons. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 67 tons, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, manganese dioxide imports dropped significantly to $228K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 24%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $406K, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Import of Manganese Dioxide in Switzerland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Japan	113	193	221	98.8	-4.4%
Belgium	23.2	0.8	11.0	55.8	34.0%
Greece	30.7	47.4	44.4	35.2	4.7%
Germany	34.8	45.2	25.7	30.5	-4.3%
Mexico	N/A	N/A	3.6	N/A	0%
Others	121	40.3	101	7.3	-60.8%
Total	323	327	406	228	-11.0%

Top Suppliers of Manganese Dioxide to Switzerland in 2022:

Japan (18.5 tons)
Greece (7.0 tons)
Germany (6.0 tons)
Belgium (4.6 tons)

Manganese Dioxide Exports in Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of manganese dioxides decreased by -99.8% to 87 kg for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 7.8% against the previous year.

In value terms, manganese dioxide exports fell rapidly to $743 in 2022. In general, exports recorded a sharp setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 0.8%.