Electrolytic Manganese Flakes Price: Market Data And Buyer's Guide
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Electrolytic Manganese Flakes Price: Market Data and Buyer's Guide
Electrolytic manganese (EMM) is a high-purity manganese metal used in steelmaking, stainless steel and alloys. For buyers the practical questions are: what does it cost, what is the price based on, and how do I get a reliable current quote? This guide answers them, reproduces the market data published with this article, and covers the specification and purchasing points that matter in practice.
Key Takeaways
EMM is made by sulphuric-acid leaching of manganese ore followed by electrolysis; flakes at 99.7% Mn minimum are the most traded grade.
The data on this page (European market; China Tianjin Port FOB) is as of July 30, 2025 and historical; the original page cited no assessment source (to be verified).
Prices differ mainly by basis - FOB China port versus delivered/in-market - plus freight, duties and local supply-demand.
Manganese deoxidizes, desulfurizes and alloys steel, improving strength, hardness and hardenability.
For a current price, request a written quote stating grade, form, quantity, destination port and incoterm.
1. What Is Electrolytic Manganese?
EMM is high-purity metallic manganese produced by leaching manganese ore with sulphuric acid and depositing the metal by electrolysis. Supply forms: flakes (thin sheets, dominant in trade), ingots/lumps, powder.
Commercial grades are defined by minimum manganese content, typically 99.7% and 99.8% Mn (99.9% for demanding uses); in China grades follow GB/T 2774 (Electrolytic Manganese Metal). Main consumers: carbon and alloy steelmaking, 200-series austenitic stainless steel (manganese partially substitutes nickel), special steels, aluminium alloys (1–2% Mn for corrosion resistance), welding consumables and battery-chain manganese chemicals.
2. Price Data as Published on This Page
The tables below reproduce the market figures published with the original article, exactly as originally shown.
Electrolytic Manganese Electrolytic Mn Flakes 99.8% 99.7% price per ton today
2.1 European Market - Electrolytic Manganese (Jul 30, 2025)
| European electrolytic manganese market price on July 30 | ||||||
| Unit: US dollars/ton | ||||||
| product | Specification | Lowest Price | Rise and fall | Highest Price | Rise and fall | Price Description |
| Electrolytic manganese | 99.70% | 1975 | -- | 1995 | -- | European Market |
2.2 China - Tianjin Port FOB (Jul 30, 2025)
| China's manganese metal price on July 30 | ||||||
| Unit: (US dollars/ton) | ||||||
| product | Brand | Quote | Rise and fall | Sold Price | Rise and fall | Remark |
| Electrolytic Manganese Metal | 99.70% | 1940-1950 | -- | 1940-1950 | -- | Tianjin Port, FOB |
| Manganese Ingot | 95# | 1995-2005 | -- | 1975-1995 | -- | Tianjin Port, FOB |
| Manganese Ingot | 97# | 2005-2015 | -- | 2005 | -- | Tianjin Port, FOB |
The European figure is a general in-market basis; the Chinese figures are FOB Tianjin Port. The 95#/97# rows are related products from the original table, not EMM flakes. A spread between FOB China and delivered Europe is normal (freight, duties, market structure).
3. What Drives Electrolytic Manganese Prices
Prices form at the intersection of production cost and downstream demand:
- Ore cost - the largest raw-material input; sets the cost floor.
- Electricity - electrolysis is energy-intensive; power prices shift the cost curve.
- Chemicals - sulphuric acid and reagents add variable cost.
- Environmental and energy policy - production curbs or seasonal power restrictions can tighten supply quickly.
- Downstream demand - steel, stainless and alloy volumes, plus battery-chain demand for manganese chemicals.
- Trade terms and logistics - FOB versus CFR/CIF or delivered, freight, port stocks and exchange rates shape the landed price.
These factors change week to week, so single-day tables age fast - always compare prices on the same basis and date.
4. The Role of Manganese in Steelmaking
Manganese performs three core functions in steelmaking:
- Deoxidation - combines with oxygen to remove dissolved oxygen from the melt.
- Desulfurization - reacts with sulphur to form manganese sulphide, limiting sulphur's harm to hot workability.
- Alloying - dissolves in steel to raise strength, hardness and hardenability, and offsets sulphur brittleness.
Most carbon steels carry roughly 0.30–2.0% manganese; high-manganese wear steels (12–14% Mn) rely on its work-hardening; 200-series stainless uses it to partially substitute nickel. EMM flakes suit applications needing low impurities and consistent manganese addition.
5. Grades, Forms and Packaging
- Purity: 99.7% Mn min (most traded), 99.8%, 99.9%.
- Standard: GB/T 2774 (Electrolytic Manganese Metal), China.
- Forms: flakes (dominant), ingots/lumps, powder.
- Packaging: 25 kg bags on pallets or 1,000 kg jumbo bags, containerized (per order).
- Inspection: mill test certificate supplied; third-party inspection at buyer's request.
Impurity limits (C, S, P, Fe, Si, Se) differ by grade - confirm against the certificate of analysis before shipment.
6. Buying Considerations for Procurement Teams
- Fix the specification first - minimum Mn, maximum impurities, form and flake size, in writing.
- State quantity and packaging - tonnes per order, bag type, palletization, container loading.
- Choose the incoterm deliberately - FOB, CFR or CIF changes who bears freight and risk, and the price.
- Check the date of any price reference - a price without date and source cannot be compared reliably.
- Request documentation - mill test certificate, certificate of analysis, third-party inspection if required.
- Confirm lead time and payment terms - production and shipping windows and the agreed payment method.
- Ask for a written offer with validity - price, basis, quantity and validity period, so it can be actioned.
7. How to Request a Current Quote
EMM prices change frequently - contact the publisher below with your grade, quantity and destination port for a current written quotation.
Request the Latest Electrolytic Manganese Price
ZhenAn International Co., Limited
Email: info@zaferroalloy.com
WhatsApp: +86 155 1882 4805
Address: Huafu Commercial Center, Wenfeng District, Anyang City, Henan Province, China
Please include: purity (e.g. 99.7% or 99.8% Mn min), form, quantity in tonnes, destination port and preferred incoterm.
8. Frequently Asked Questions
Why do electrolytic manganese prices differ between markets?Mainly because of the assessment basis: Chinese-origin material is commonly quoted FOB China port (e.g. Tianjin), while European figures are assessed on a delivered or in-market basis. Freight, duties, local supply-demand and currency create the spread.
What is the most commonly traded grade of electrolytic manganese?99.7% Mn minimum flakes are the most widely traded form; 99.8% and 99.9% are also available. Grades follow the Chinese national standard GB/T 2774, and higher purity normally commands a premium.
Are the prices on this page current?No. The figures shown were published on the original version of this page as of July 30, 2025. EMM prices move frequently and the original page did not name its assessment source. Always request a written current quote before purchasing.
What information should I provide when requesting a price quote?State the required purity (e.g. 99.7% or 99.8% Mn min), product form (flakes, ingot or powder), quantity in tonnes, packaging, destination port, preferred incoterm (FOB, CFR or CIF), and the expected delivery window.
9. References
- GB/T 2774-2006, Electrolytic Manganese Metal , Chinese national standard - Standardization Administration of China.
- ZhenAn International Co., Limited - EMM product page: ferro-silicon-alloy.com/electrolytic-manganese/ (site's own data).
- ZhenAn International Co., Limited - Contact page: ferro-silicon-alloy.com/contact-us (site's own data).
