Key Market Indicators
Kazakhstan is set to face a decrease in manganese imports over the five-year period ending 2026. Imports are expected to fall 14.3% year on year on average, from 550,680 kilograms in 2021 to 231,780 kilograms by 2026. Since 2006, the country's manganese demand has decreased by an average of 3.6% year on year. In 2021, South Africa led imports with 550,680 kilograms, followed by Japan, Russia, and India. Kazakhstan is set to witness a rise in manganese exports from 2021 to 2026. Exports are projected to increase 4.2% year on year on average over the five-year period, from 28,618,000 kilograms in 2021 to 36,759,000 kilograms by 2026. Since 2016, the country's manganese supply has increased by 3.9% year on year. In 2021, South Korea topped the list of exports with 28,618,000 kilograms, followed by the Netherlands, South Korea, and Kazakhstan.