MANGANESE PRICE — AFRICA
Reference price, ore grades, payable % and export notes for manganese producers and traders in Africa. MetalPulse never shows a bare price — every figure carries source, units, market type and timestamp.
Reference price and source
Quoted as USD per dmtu CIF China (44 % Mn), sourced from Fastmarkets Mn ore index. Local-currency conversion uses the central bank mid-rate at calculation time. We classify each row as live, delayed, proxy or forecast.
Ore grades and concentrate basis
Typical ranges: lump 36–48 % Mn; fines 30–42 %. Always specify dry metric tonne (DMT) basis when negotiating — moisture deduction is separate.
Payable % and buyer deductions
DSO priced per Mn unit. Common deductions: moisture, Fe, P, SiO2 penalties, freight.
Export from Africa
Most African producers export via Walvis Bay (Namibia), Durban (South Africa), Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) or Beira (Mozambique). Pricing is USD-denominated and converted to local currency at sale.
Frequently asked questions
What is today's manganese price?
MetalPulse tracks the Fastmarkets Mn ore index live. The number on this page is updated continuously; the full dashboard shows the exact age and source classification.
How is manganese ore valued?
Value = tonnes × grade fraction × recovery × payable % × reference price, then less treatment/refining charges and transport. Use the ore value calculator below.
What is the typical payable % for manganese?
DSO priced per Mn unit