Manganese Dioxide Price in Chile - 2023

Manganese Dioxide Price in Chile (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average manganese dioxide import price amounted to $5,504 per ton, increasing by 324% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a significant increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($20,640 per ton), while the price for India ($1,304 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+23.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Manganese Dioxide Price in Chile (FOB) - 2022

The average manganese dioxide export price stood at $3,793 per ton in 2022, falling by -15.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 17%. The export price peaked at $11,188 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Peru amounted to -10.3% per year.

Manganese Dioxide Imports in Chile

In 2022, purchases abroad of manganese dioxides decreased by -49.6% to 26 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, saw slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 728%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 207 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, manganese dioxide imports soared to $143K in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 520% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $203K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Import of Manganese Dioxide in Chile (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Brazil	0.3	2.9	0.6	113	622.2%
South Korea	N/A	N/A	N/A	28.8	0%
China	1.6	14.3	1.6	0.6	-27.9%
India	4.6	23.5	3.0	0.2	-64.8%
Spain	13.1	0.8	20.3	N/A	24.5%
Peru	2.7	44.3	11.0	N/A	101.8%
South Africa	10.2	40.9	26.6	N/A	61.5%
Australia	N/A	72.4	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	0.4	4.2	3.7	0.2	-20.6%
Total	32.8	203	66.9	143	63.4%

Top Suppliers of Manganese Dioxide to Chile in 2022:

South Korea (20.0 tons)
Brazil (5.5 tons)
China (0.3 tons)
India (0.2 tons)

Manganese Dioxide Exports in Chile

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of manganese dioxides increased by 1,240% to 6.7 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, manganese dioxide exports surged to $25K in 2022. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.