Key Market Indicators
Japan's manganese import is projected to reach nearly 93 million kilograms by 2026, up 1.5% year-on-year on average. This growth follows a 1.4% annual increase since 1993. In 2021, Japan ranked second with 84.8 million kilograms, behind South Korea's 84.8 million kilograms. Russia and India followed in third and fourth place, respectively. Meanwhile, Japan's manganese export is projected to fall to 27,740 kilograms by 2026, down 21.8% year-on-year on average. This decline follows a 14% year-on-year decrease since 1993. In 2021, Japan was ranked 33rd with 107,220 kilograms, surpassed by Singapore's 107,220 kilograms. The Netherlands, South Korea, and Kazakhstan followed in second, third, and fourth place, respectively.