Ferro Manganese Market Report 2025

The ferro manganese market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $16.68 billion in 2024 to $17.48 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to steel industry growth, industrialization, and urbanization, global economic trends, automotive manufacturing, mining, and extraction activities.

The ferro manganese market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $21.76 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to infrastructure investments, renewable energy projects, urbanization in emerging markets, stricter environmental regulations, and fluctuations in raw material prices. Major trends in the forecast period include environmental sustainability practices, fluctuations in raw material prices, market response to global economic trends, investments in research and development, digitalization, and industry 40 integration.

The rising demand for stainless steel is anticipated to drive the growth of the ferro-manganese market in the future. Stainless steel is an alloy characterized by its corrosion resistance, containing at least 10.5% chromium. Ferro-manganese is primarily used in the production of silicon manganese for flattened steel, titanium-rich steel, and stainless-steel products. As the demand for stainless steel grows across various sectors, including construction, automotive, and consumer goods, the ferro-manganese market is expected to expand. For example, the World Steel Association, a non-profit organization based in Belgium, reported in April 2024 that global steel demand is projected to increase by 1.7% in 2024, reaching 1.79 billion tonnes, with further growth forecasted at 1.2% in 2025, bringing demand to 1.81 billion tonnes. Thus, the increasing need for stainless steel is a key factor driving the growth of the ferro-manganese market.

The growth of the automotive industry is expected to contribute to the expansion of the ferro-manganese market. The automotive industry, encompassing various activities related to the design, manufacturing, marketing, and servicing of motor vehicles, relies on ferro manganese to enhance the properties of steel used in vehicle components. This alloy plays a crucial role in producing high-strength and durable steel, vital for manufacturing diverse automotive parts. As an illustration, South Korea witnessed an 8.5% increase in automobile production in 2022, reaching 3,756,491 units, as reported by Asia Automotive Analysis. Consequently, the growth of the automotive industry acts as a driving force behind the expansion of the ferro-manganese market.

Technological advancements have emerged as a prominent trend in the ferromanganese market, with companies actively embracing new technologies to maintain their competitive positions. An example of such innovation is evident in Nio Inc., a Chinese automobile manufacturer, which is currently developing 4680 lithium ferromanganese phosphate batteries. NIO's focus extends to creating both a low-cost lithium ferromanganese phosphate battery and the high-performance 4680 battery. Lithium ferromanganese phosphate batteries offer a 15%-20% improvement in energy density compared to lithium iron phosphate batteries, while maintaining cost efficiency.

Technological advancements, major players in the ferromanganese market are strategically forming partnerships and collaborations with start-ups and mid-sized companies to expand their product and service offerings. These strategic alliances enable companies to enhance their existing product portfolios and extend their geographical reach. A case in point is SAL Steel, an India-based manufacturer of stainless steel products, which entered into a collaboration with AIA Engineering (AIA), also based in India. AIA specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing high chromium wear, corrosion, and abrasion-resistant castings. The partnership involves the supply of ferrochrome to AIA on a non-exclusive basis, aiming to strengthen both companies' positions in the stainless steel and high chromium castings market, providing enhanced products and services to their customers.

In June 2022, Tata Steel Mining Ltd., an Indian-based iron and steel industry player, made a significant acquisition by acquiring Rohit Ferro-Tech Ltd. This strategic move, completed for an undisclosed amount, serves to broaden, diversify, and enrich Tata's portfolio by doubling its ferrochrome production capacity to 900,000 metric tons per year. Rohit Ferro-Tech Ltd., an Indian-based ferroalloy producer operating in the ferromanganese market, became a part of Tata Steel Mining Ltd. through this acquisition.

Major companies operating in the ferro manganese market include Tata Steel Limited, Vale SA, Eramet Group, Eurasian Resources Group Sàrl, Ferroglobe plc, Compania Minera Autlan S.A.B. De C.V., Anglo American plc, Consolidated Minerals Limited., MOIL Limited., Maithan Alloys Limited., Mizushima Ferroalloy Co. Ltd., Glencore plc, JFE Mineral & Alloy Company, Maringa Ferro-liga S.A., Monnet Group, Gulf Manganese Corporation Limited, China Minmetals Group Co. Ltd, Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys Limited, Sheng Yan Group, Rohit Ferro-Tech Limited, Shyam Ferro Alloys Limited, Visa Steel Limited, Adhunik Metaliks Limited, Shree Bajrang Alloys Limited, Sarda Energy & Minerals Limited, Ehui Group Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the ferro manganese market in 2024. The regions covered in the ferro manganese market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the ferro manganese market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Ferro manganese, a ferroalloy characterized by its elevated manganese concentration, is commonly employed as a ladle addition alongside ferrosilicon in the steelmaking process. It serves as a vital raw material in the manufacturing of metal and steel-related products, playing a significant role in the production of ceramics as well.

Ferro manganese is produced through various methods, yielding different product types such as alloy steel, carbon steel, cast iron, and stainless steel. Alloy steel, which incorporates elements such as magnesium, manganese, chromium, nickel, vanadium, silicon, and boron, is a specialized form of steel used in the fabrication of environmentally friendly grade ferro manganese alloy and stainless steel. The diverse grades of ferro manganese available, including high carbon FeMn, medium carbon FeMn, and low carbon FeMn, are distributed through channels such as distributors and direct sales. These grades find applications in alloying element additives, casting, deoxidization, desulfurization, and welding, catering to the needs of chemical, metallurgical, and steel industries.

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The ferro manganese market consists of sales of ferro silicon, silico manganese, ferro chrome, and ferro manganese. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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