Key Market Indicators
Estonia's exports of manganese dropped by almost 59% in 2021, compared to the previous year, bringing the supply down to 5,850 kilograms. This marks a 40.9% decline since 2000. Lithuania was the top exporter of manganese in 2021, with 5,850 kilograms. The Netherlands, South Korea, and Kazakhstan followed in second, third, and fourth place, respectively. Meanwhile, Estonian manganese imports are set to reach 284,640 kilograms by 2026, up 0.1% on average year-on-year. This marks an increase of 25.2% since 2000. New Zealand was the top importer of manganese in 2021, supplying 283,130 kilograms. Japan, Russia, and India followed in second, third, and fourth place, respectively.