Manganese dioxide market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The manganese dioxide market in Germany showed variable trends from 2019 to 2024. Market volume stood at 33 462 t worth $77.3 million in 2019, then contracted to 31 192 t ($72.0 million) in 2020. A recovery followed, reaching 34 208 t by 2022, with market value jumping sharply to $102.4 million that year.

By 2024, the market volume had fallen to 29 657 t, valued at $85.9 million. This decline occurred alongside global raw material market conditions, including inflationary pressures and Chinese infrastructure stimulus measures, which indirectly affected manganese dioxide supply and demand in Germany. Simultaneously, rising global demand for battery-grade manganese dioxide, driven by investments in electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, continued to influence long-term market dynamics.

Production manganese dioxide in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Germany's manganese dioxide output was valued at 45 529 thousand US dollars, marking an 11.0% decrease compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany produced 16 230 tonnes of manganese dioxide in 2020, which represents a 14.5% decline from the year before.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports manganese dioxide from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's cross-border shipments of manganese dioxide fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, export volume stood at 108 tonnes, down 2.1% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 6.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 120 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 8.0% drop. The most significant increase was in 2018, with a 17.8% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Slovakia, and Belgium were the main buyers of manganese dioxide from Germany, accounting for 31.1%, 13.4%, and 7.7% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they made up 52.2% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Germany's manganese dioxide exports rebounded in 2020, reaching 617 thousand US dollars—a solid 17.4% increase year-over-year. However, between 2017 and 2020, exports overall decreased by 50.8%, translating to an annualized rate of 21.0%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 526 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 38.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017-2020, Czechia, Belgium, and Slovakia were the key destinations for Germany's manganese dioxide exports in value terms, with shares of 31.0%, 15.0%, and 9.2%, respectively. Combined, they accounted for 55.2% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports manganese dioxide to Germany

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany imported 15 070 tonnes of manganese dioxide, a 3.3% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 11.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.7%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 0.5%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2018 with an 8.6% gain.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Greece, Spain, and China were the principal suppliers of manganese dioxide to Germany, contributing 38.8%, 29.4%, and 24.9% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, they represented 93.0% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Germany's imported manganese dioxide volumes were valued at 27 083 thousand US dollars, up 1.5% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 10.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.5%. The peak value was in 2018 at 28 298 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline was in 2019 at 5.7%. The most significant increase was also in 2018, with a 15.8% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Over 2017-2020, Greece, Spain, and China led as the top suppliers of manganese dioxide to Germany in value terms, with shares of 39.8%, 28.1%, and 24.1%, respectively. Their combined share reached 91.9% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020