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Manganese Price Today

Manganese ore and alloys used in steel production for strength and hardness.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

1,396.92
USD/MT
-0.86%
24h change
-3.02%
7-day change
-6.25%
30-day change
30-Day Price Trend
About Manganese

Manganese is an essential steelmaking element — virtually all steel contains manganese to improve strength and hardness. It is also an important battery cathode material for emerging EV chemistries.

Common Grades & Types
Mn Ore 44% (CIF China)
Standard seaborne manganese ore benchmark.
High Carbon FeMn (HC FeMn)
Ferromanganese alloy (75–80% Mn), most common steelmaking additive.
Silicomanganese (SiMn)
Alloy of Mn, Si, and Fe. Used in steel deoxidation.
Electrolytic Manganese Metal (EMM)
Very high purity (99.7%+), used in specialty alloys and batteries.
Key Applications
  • Steelmaking deoxidation and alloying (~90% of demand)
  • Battery cathodes (LMFP, NMX chemistries)
  • Manganese sulphate for EV batteries
  • Non-ferrous alloys (aluminium, copper)
What Drives Manganese Prices
  • 1Steel production volumes (global EAF output)
  • 2South African and Gabon ore supply
  • 3Chinese smelter output
  • 4Seaborne freight rates
  • 5Battery demand for high-purity grades
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Historical Prices
Last 30 days — USD/MT
DatePriceDaily Change
Apr 6, 20261,396.92-0.86%
Apr 5, 20261,409.03-1.09%
Apr 4, 20261,424.55-0.09%
Apr 3, 20261,425.83-0.27%
Apr 2, 20261,429.67+0.34%
Apr 1, 20261,424.85-0.53%
Mar 31, 20261,432.40-0.56%
Mar 30, 20261,440.42+0.13%
Mar 29, 20261,438.50+1.05%
Mar 28, 20261,423.60-0.74%
Mar 27, 20261,434.24-0.49%
Mar 25, 20261,441.30-0.20%
Mar 24, 20261,444.25-1.22%
Mar 23, 20261,462.04+1.07%
Mar 22, 20261,446.52+0.41%
Mar 21, 20261,440.58+0.60%
Mar 20, 20261,431.96-1.07%
Mar 19, 20261,447.51+1.22%
Mar 18, 20261,430.03-0.97%
Mar 17, 20261,443.99-0.66%
Mar 16, 20261,453.65-0.91%
Mar 15, 20261,467.05-1.31%
Mar 14, 20261,486.57-0.06%
Mar 13, 20261,487.49+0.25%
Mar 12, 20261,483.85-0.69%
Mar 11, 20261,494.23-0.05%
Mar 10, 20261,495.03+0.34%
Mar 9, 20261,489.99
Current Price
1,396.92
USD/MT
24h
-0.86%
7d
-3.02%
30d
-6.25%
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