Manganese plays a quiet but crucial role in steelmaking, battery technology and alloy production, and its mines are spread across a variety of climates and geologies. Knowing which countries produce the most helps trace supply chains and regional economic impact.
There are 10 Manganese-Producing Countries, ranging from Australia to Ukraine. For each entry you’ll find below the following columns: Flag, Production (t, latest year), Major deposits (max 15 words), so you can quickly compare scale and geology across the list you’ll find below.
How recent and reliable are the production figures listed?
Production numbers usually come from national geological surveys, industry reports and sources like the USGS; “latest year” means the most recent complete year of reported data, but note there can be reporting lags, revisions, and differences in methodology between countries.
How does country-level manganese supply affect industry and trade?
Countries with large output influence price stability and trade flows—concentration can create vulnerability to disruptions, while diverse suppliers reduce risk; knowing major deposit locations helps buyers and policymakers assess supply security.
Manganese-Producing Countries
| Country | Flag | Production (t, latest year) | Major deposits (max 15 words) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 🇿🇦 | 6,300,000 (2022) | Kalahari Manganese Field (KMF), Northern Cape |
| Gabon | 🇬🇦 | 3,000,000 (2022) | Moanda, Belinga region |
| Australia | 🇦🇺 | 2,800,000 (2022) | Groote Eylandt, Tennant Creek, Pilbara |
| Brazil | 🇧🇷 | 1,800,000 (2022) | Urucum, Amapá, Corumbá districts |
| Ghana | 🇬🇭 | 1,400,000 (2022) | Nsuta, Dunkwa, Awaso belts |
| India | 🇮🇳 | 1,300,000 (2022) | Odisha (Keonjhar), Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka |
| China | 🇨🇳 | 1,200,000 (2022) | Guangxi, Hubei, Inner Mongolia deposits |
| Kazakhstan | 🇰🇿 | 650,000 (2022) | Karaganda region, Kostanay |
| Mexico | 🇲🇽 | 460,000 (2022) | San Luis Potosí, Chiapas deposits |
| Ukraine | 🇺🇦 | 360,000 (2022) | Nikopol (Dnieper Basin) deposits |
Images and Descriptions
South Africa
South Africa is the world’s largest manganese ore miner, producing high-grade ore from the Kalahari fields and supplying global ferroalloy and steel markets with large-volume exports.
Gabon
Gabon is a top global producer with large open-pit mines around Moanda; its high-volume exports rose sharply after new investment modernized mining and port logistics.
Australia
Australia produces large, high-grade manganese ore from Groote Eylandt and Western Australian deposits and exports to Asia; it’s a key supplier of well-characterized ore.
Brazil
Brazil’s manganese comes from several northern and central mines and plays a major role in regional steelmaking and international exports from port facilities.
Ghana
Ghana is a leading African producer outside South Africa and Gabon, with multiple mines supplying both local smelters and export markets for manganese ore.
India
India mines significant manganese mainly for domestic steel and ferroalloy production; deposits are scattered across eastern and central states.
China
China produces moderate manganese ore domestically but remains the world’s largest consumer, importing ore to feed its massive steel and battery industries.
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan produces manganese from central and northern basins, supplying regional steelworks and exporting to neighboring countries.
Mexico
Mexico’s manganese output is modest but steady, mined in several states and used primarily for domestic steelmaking and some exports.
Ukraine
Ukraine historically produced sizable manganese from the Nikopol basin; production and exports have been affected by geopolitical disruptions but deposits remain notable.
