In 2023, the import value of manganese ores and concentrates to Germany was approximately 15.242 million US dollars. From 2024 onwards, the forecasted values indicate a steady year-on-year increase: 1.20% in 2025, 1.16% in 2026, 1.12% in 2027, and 1.09% in 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for these years is about 1.14%.

Future trends to monitor include:

Potential shifts in the global manganese market which could impact Germany's import levels.
Technological advances in manganese processing that could drive demand.
Trade policy changes between Germany and key manganese exporting countries.