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Manganese Price Today

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

Last updated: May 18, 2026

1,532.77
USD/MT
-0.21%
24h change
+3.18%
7-day change
+9.03%
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
May 18, 20261,532.77-0.21%
May 17, 20261,536.04+1.02%
May 16, 20261,520.50+0.63%
May 15, 20261,511.05+0.36%
May 14, 20261,505.64+1.14%
May 13, 20261,488.67+0.46%
May 12, 20261,481.87-0.25%
May 10, 20261,485.56+1.29%
May 9, 20261,466.63+0.26%
May 8, 20261,462.83+0.89%
May 7, 20261,449.92-1.42%
May 6, 20261,470.78+0.53%
May 5, 20261,463.02-0.78%
May 4, 20261,474.59-0.09%
May 3, 20261,475.96+0.96%
May 2, 20261,461.90-1.07%
May 1, 20261,477.65+0.23%
Apr 30, 20261,474.23+1.29%
Apr 29, 20261,455.48+1.14%
Apr 28, 20261,439.14-0.39%
Apr 27, 20261,444.77-0.73%
Apr 26, 20261,455.34+1.41%
Apr 24, 20261,435.06-0.81%
Apr 23, 20261,446.78+0.54%
Apr 22, 20261,439.04+0.36%
Apr 21, 20261,433.85+1.37%
Apr 20, 20261,414.45+0.61%
Apr 19, 20261,405.86
Current Price
1,532.77
USD/MT
24h
-0.21%
7d
+3.18%
30d
+9.03%
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