Manganese ore

What it is

Ore used mainly to make ferromanganese and silicomanganese for steel; also for dry batteries (EMD), fertiliser and chemicals.

High grade (44% Mn and above)Medium grade (35 to 44%)Low grade (below 35%)Battery / chemical grade (MnO2)

Where India produces it

1. Madhya PradeshBalaghatChhindwaraJhabua

   30.55% of output in 2023-24.

2. MaharashtraNagpurBhandara

   30.55% of output in 2023-24.

3. OdishaKendujharSundaragadaRayagada

   19.25%.

4. KarnatakaBallariChitradurgaTumakuruDavanagere

   10.50%.

5. Andhra PradeshVizianagaram

   8.81%.

Where imports come from

High: 5.59 million tonnes imported in 2023-24, more than domestic output.

Rules before you buy or sell

• Manganese ore imports (HS 260200) are 'free'; exports of several grades are canalised through MOIL only (IMYB 2024).
• Check the current import and export policy for your exact 8-digit HS code in the DGFT ITC(HS) schedules.

Storage and handling

Open stockyards by grade; keep fines covered.