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Ferro Manganese Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
India remained the priciest ferro manganese market tracked here through the first half of the year 2026 (H1 2026), with Q2 closing at a value of USD 1,265/MT against Q1's USD 1,242/MT, up 1.9%. Steady steel-sector demand kept a floor under the market, and the firmer manganese ore and coke feedstock costs added their own pull. The global average moved from USD 1,176/MT to a value of USD 1,197/MT, a similar gain of just a 1.8% percent. For the second half of 2026 (H2 2026), a range of an amount of USD 1,185 to 1,280/MT looks likely worldwide, supported by dependable steel-sector demand.
Ferro manganese is made by smelting manganese ore together with coke or coal and iron ore or scrap, either in a blast furnace or an electric arc furnace depending on the grade being targeted. Steel deoxidation and desulfurization is the dominant use, the alloy removing oxygen and sulfur impurities during steelmaking while also contributing manganese content to the finished product. High-strength alloy steel production draws on the remainder. Three things move the price: manganese ore and coke feedstock costs, steel-sector demand tied to overall production volumes, and the electricity costs that smelting operations depend on heavily.
Ferro Manganese Price Forecast for 2026
The second half of 2026 (H2 2026) opened firm across every market tracked here. India's established steel sector kept demand firm, Malaysia and China both saw steady export and domestic smelting demand, and South Africa's proximity to manganese ore feedstock kept it the most affordable of the four even as costs firmed everywhere.
A couple of factors bear watching. A manganese ore or coke feedstock cost spike, or a stronger than expected steel-production rebound, could actually push the prices past the top of the range. A slowdown in steel-sector demand could pull the market below the floor instead.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/MT) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 1,185 - 1,280 | Steel-sector demand and firm feedstock costs support |
| China | 1,165 - 1,255 | Large smelting base keeps China competitive |
| India | 1,250 - 1,350 | Established steel-sector demand commands premium |
| South Africa | 1,115 - 1,200 | Manganese ore feedstock proximity keeps costs lowest |
| Malaysia | 1,225 - 1,320 | Steady export demand |
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Ferro Manganese Prices Q2 2026:
- China: USD 1,178/MT
- India: USD 1,265/MT
- South Africa: USD 1,125/MT
- Malaysia: USD 1,234/MT
Ferro Manganese Prices in China
China's ferro manganese producers passed through the firmer manganese ore costs in the second quarter, and the domestic smelting demand held steady. The gain came to a value of 1.9%, from USD 1,156/MT to USD 1,178/MT.
Why did the price of Ferro Manganese change in Q2 2026 in China?
Manganese ore and coke feedstock costs firmed through the quarter. The domestic smelting demand held steady. The quarter closed at a value of USD 1,178/MT.
Ferro Manganese Prices in India
India firmed by 1.9% to a value of USD 1,265/MT, with the established steel-sector demand staying firm through the quarter.
Why did the price of Ferro Manganese change in Q2 2026 in India?
Steel-sector demand stayed firm. Feedstock costs climbed some more. The quarter closed at USD 1,265/MT.
Ferro Manganese Prices in South Africa
South Africa gained 1.8%, reaching a value of USD 1,125/MT, as proximity to manganese ore feedstock kept it the most affordable market even as costs climbed.
Why did the price of Ferro Manganese change in Q2 2026 in South Africa?
Feedstock costs climbed alongside the broader market. Feedstock proximity kept South Africa the most affordable market. The quarter closed at a value of USD 1,125/MT.
Ferro Manganese Prices in Malaysia
Malaysia climbed 1.8% to a value of USD 1,234/MT, with export demand continuing to hold steady through the period.
Why did the price of Ferro Manganese change in Q2 2026 in Malaysia?
Export demand held steady. Feedstock costs firmed alongside the region. The quarter closed at USD 1,234/MT.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Ferro Manganese Prices Q1 2026:
- China: USD 1,156/MT
- India: USD 1,242/MT
- South Africa: USD 1,105/MT
- Malaysia: USD 1,212/MT
Ferro Manganese Prices in China
China gained 1.8%, reaching a value of USD 1,156/MT, as smelting demand firmed up as the year opened.
Why did the price of Ferro Manganese change in Q1 2026 in China?
Smelting demand firmed as the year opened. Feedstock costs edged higher. The quarter closed at a value of USD 1,156/MT.
Ferro Manganese Prices in India
India rose 1.8% to a value of USD 1,242/MT, with steel-sector demand firming along with the new year.
Why did the price of Ferro Manganese change in Q1 2026 in India?
Steel-sector demand firmed with the new year. Feedstock costs continued climbing steadily. The quarter closed at USD 1,242/MT.
Ferro Manganese Prices in South Africa
South Africa gained 1.8% to a value of USD 1,105/MT, with feedstock costs firming alongside the broader market.
Why did the price of Ferro Manganese change in Q1 2026 in South Africa?
Feedstock costs firmed alongside the broader market. Domestic demand held steady. The quarter closed at a value of USD 1,105/MT.
Ferro Manganese Prices in Malaysia
Malaysia climbed 1.8%, reaching USD 1,212/MT, as export demand built through the quarter.
Why did the price of Ferro Manganese change in Q1 2026 in Malaysia?
Export demand built through the quarter. Feedstock costs firmed. The quarter closed at a value of USD 1,212/MT.
Quarterly Ferro Manganese Price Trends
The global average climbed steadily across the window, from a value of USD 1,120/MT in the first quarter of 2025 to a value of USD 1,197/MT by the second quarter of 2026, a net gain of about 6.9%. Every single quarter posted a gain, the steady climb reflecting firming manganese ore and coke feedstock costs and dependable steel-sector demand across every market tracked here.
| Quarter | Price (USD/MT) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 1,197 | +1.8% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 1,176 | +1.8% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 1,155 | +1.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 1,143 | +1.1% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 1,131 | +1.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2025 | 1,120 | - | - Stable |
What was Ferro Manganese Price in 2025?
2025 was a steadily firming year for ferro manganese across every market tracked here. The global average opened near a value of USD 1,120/MT in the first quarter and climbed in every quarter to close the fourth at USD 1,155/MT, a full year gain of 3.1%. Malaysia led in percentage terms, up 3.5%, on steady export demand. India gained 3.4%, South Africa 3.3%, and China 3.2%, all supported by firming feedstock costs.
Ferro Manganese Prices in China in 2025
China opened 2025 at a value of USD 1,100/MT and closed the year at USD 1,135/MT, a 3.2% gain. Domestic smelting demand held steady throughout the year, and manganese ore feedstock costs firmed in step. Net direction for the year: solidly higher, with steady smelting demand the main driver.
Ferro Manganese Prices in India in 2025
India opened 2025 at USD 1,180/MT and closed at a value of USD 1,220/MT, a 3.4% gain. Established steel-sector demand stayed firm throughout the year. Net direction for the year: solidly higher, with steady steel-sector demand the main driver.
Ferro Manganese Prices in South Africa in 2025
South Africa opened 2025 at a value of USD 1,050/MT and closed at USD 1,085/MT, a 3.3% gain, the most affordable of the four markets throughout on its proximity to manganese ore feedstock. Net direction for the year: solidly higher, with firming feedstock costs the main driver.
Ferro Manganese Prices in Malaysia in 2025
Malaysia opened 2025 at USD 1,150/MT and closed at a value of USD 1,190/MT, a 3.5% gain, the strongest in percentage terms among the four markets. Export demand stayed steady throughout the year. Net direction for the year: solidly higher, with steady export demand the main driver.
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Expert Market Research keeps a continuous watch on the ferro manganese pricing across every major producing and consuming region. A price alone says little, so the analysts here dig into what actually drives it: manganese ore and coke feedstock economics, steel-sector demand tied to overall production volumes, and electricity cost trends at smelting operations. The forecasts draw on feedstock trends, capacity data, and trade-flow shifts across all four reporting regions. Contact Expert Market Research today for the ferro manganese pricing data, bespoke market analysis, and strategic procurement advisory.
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Steel deoxidation and desulfurization is the dominant use, the alloy removing oxygen and sulfur impurities during steelmaking while contributing manganese content. High-strength alloy steel production draws on the remainder.
Q2 2026 averages: a value of USD 1,178/MT in China, USD 1,265/MT in India, USD 1,125/MT in South Africa, and USD 1,234/MT in Malaysia. Established steel-sector demand makes India the priciest of the four.
Steadily higher. The global average rose from USD 1,155/MT in Q4 2025 to a value of USD 1,176/MT in Q1 2026, and then to USD 1,197/MT in Q2, a 3.6% gain across the half, on firming feedstock costs and steady steel-sector demand.
Manganese ore and coke feedstock costs firmed across every region, while steel-sector demand held steady to strong across every market tracked.
Figure on a range of USD 1,185 to 1,280/MT globally for the rest of the year. Dependable steel-sector demand supports the move.
India carries the firmest premium on established steel-sector demand, Malaysia and China sit in a steadier middle tier, and South Africa stays the most affordable on its proximity to manganese ore feedstock.
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Manganese ore and coke feedstock costs are the main lever, steel-sector demand close behind, and then electricity costs at smelting operations.
South Africa's proximity to manganese ore feedstock keeps it a low-cost production base, while China, India, and Malaysia maintain substantial smelting capacity of their own.
Lean on the quarterly trends and forecasts to time steel-linked purchasing around manganese ore and coke feedstock cycles. Tracking steel-production trends can help buyers anticipate demand shifts before they show up in spot prices.
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