Ferromanganese And Silicomanganese: World Production, By Country Or Locality

This table presents global production data for ferromanganese and silicomanganese, two critical manganese alloys used extensively in steelmaking and other metallurgical processes. The figures, expressed in metric tons of gross weight, are broken down by country or locality over a five-year period from 2019 to 2023. Tracking production volumes of these alloys is essential for understanding supply dynamics in the steel industry, as manganese alloys improve steel strength, durability, and resistance to wear and corrosion. Economic and industrial stakeholders rely on this data to assess market trends, forecast demand, and make informed decisions regarding resource allocation and trade.

Analysis of the data reveals that China remains the dominant producer, with total output rebounding to approximately 13.46 million metric tons in 2023 after a dip to 12.11 million tons in 2022. Notably, China's electric furnace ferromanganese production increased steadily to 1.86 million tons in 2023. India also showed significant growth, with total production rising from 1.39 million tons in 2022 to nearly 1.59 million tons in 2023, driven primarily by a sharp increase in ferromanganese output reaching 1.27 million tons. Russia's total production surged from 657,000 tons in 2022 to 699,000 tons in 2023, largely due to a rise in silicomanganese output to 527,000 tons. Conversely, several countries experienced declines; for example, Australia’s total production dropped sharply from 217,000 tons in 2022 to 141,000 tons in 2023, and Ukraine’s output fell dramatically to an estimated 215,000 tons in 2023 from 377,000 tons in 2022, likely reflecting ongoing geopolitical challenges. Overall, the global production total remained stable at around 19.6 million tons in 2023, matching the previous year’s figure and highlighting a period of relative equilibrium in this critical alloy market.