Countries by Manganese Ore Production 2024

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by total manganese ore production in 2024, measured in thousands of metric tons according to USGS data. South Africa holds the world's largest known manganese reserves and is consistently among the top producers — its Kalahari Manganese Field in the Northern Cape province contains an estimated 80% of the world's known land-based manganese resources, making the country a strategically critical supplier of this essential steelmaking and battery material.

✨ AI Insight

The data reveals a stark contrast between the top producers and the rest, with South Africa and Gabon collectively accounting for over 14 million metric tons, which is more than half of the total production among the listed countries. The gap between these leaders and Australia, the third-largest producer at 3,900 thousand metric tons, underscores the dominance of South Africa's Kalahari Manganese Field. Additionally, the relatively low outputs from countries like India (780 thousand metric tons) and Kazakhstan (460 thousand metric tons) suggest that while manganese is essential for steelmaking and battery production, not all nations have the same level of resource availability or extraction capabilities. This concentration in production raises questions about supply chain vulnerabilities and the geopolitical implications of relying heavily on a few countries for such a critical material.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

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South Africa leads with 7,800 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 3,318 · median: 2,450.

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Gap in 2024: South Africa is 17× larger than Kazakhstan.