Electrolytic Manganese Metal Price and Manganese Ingot Price, Oct 26, 2026
Electrolytic manganese metal prices were unchanged in every quoted production and trading region in the Oct 26, 2026 assessment, and manganese ingot prices held at their previous levels as well. Every quotation in the tables below carries a "--" change marker, meaning no movement was recorded against the prior assessment. For buyers, that makes this a flat market in which grade, delivery basis and supplier terms decide the final cost rather than the headline number.
Current Electrolytic Manganese Price
Table 1. Electrolytic Manganese 0.997 Price by Channel and Region, Oct 26, 2026 (CNY/mt)
Basis: factory quotations ex-works and tax inclusive; trade quotations self-pickup at the trader's warehouse.
| Channel | Region | Price (CNY/mt) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factory ex-works, tax inclusive | Hunan | 18,000–18,100 | -- |
| Factory ex-works, tax inclusive | Guizhou | 18,000–18,100 | -- |
| Factory ex-works, tax inclusive | Guangxi | 18,000–18,100 | -- |
| Factory ex-works, tax inclusive | Hubei | 18,000–18,100 | -- |
| Trade self-pickup | Hunan | 18,100–18,200 | -- |
| Trade self-pickup | Guangxi | 18,100–18,200 | -- |
| Trade self-pickup | Tianjin | 18,200–18,300 | -- |
| Trade self-pickup | Jiangsu and Zhejiang | 18,200–18,300 | -- |
Table 2. Manganese Ingot Price by Grade and Region, Oct 26, 2026 (CNY/mt)
Basis: factory ex-works, tax inclusive.
| Grade | Region | Price (CNY/mt) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97# | Hunan | 18,200–18,400 | -- |
| 97# | Chongqing | 18,200–18,300 | -- |
| 97# | Guizhou | 18,100 | -- |
| 97# | Guangxi | 18,200–18,400 | -- |
| 95# | Hunan | 18,000 | -- |
| 95# | Guangxi | 18,000 | -- |
Note: all prices are quoted in CNY per metric ton. Factory quotations are ex-works prices with tax included, valid for collection at the producer's plant. Trade quotations are self-pickup prices collected at the trader's own warehouse and do not include freight to the buyer's site, which is why the same region can show two different bands. A single figure in a price column indicates one quoted level for that grade and region rather than a range. Change is period-on-period and is shown as "--" wherever no change was recorded.
Electrolytic Manganese Price Trend vs Previous
There is no movement to report this period. All 14 quotation points in this assessment - four factory regions, four trading regions and six manganese ingot quotations - are marked "--", which means each one printed at the same level as the previous assessment. Nothing in the data separates one region from another on direction: Hunan, Guizhou, Guangxi, Hubei, Tianjin, Jiangsu-Zhejiang and Chongqing all sit flat, and the same holds for both ingot grades.
The one thing that does differ between quotation points is level rather than direction. The four factory regions for 99.7 electrolytic manganese print an identical 18,000–18,100 CNY/mt band, while trade self-pickup quotes step up through 18,100–18,200 in Hunan and Guangxi and 18,200–18,300 in Tianjin and Jiangsu-Zhejiang. On the ingot side, 97# spans 18,100–18,400 across its four regions and 95# prints 18,000 in both of its regions. Read together, the flat change column and the spread across levels describe a market that is stable in direction but still priced by channel and region.
This report records the period's price facts only. It does not publish a forward price view, and readers should treat the "--" markers as a statement about the assessed period, not as a signal about the next one.
Grade and Market Context
The 0.997 designation is the reference purity marker for electrolytic manganese metal, describing a manganese content of 99.7 percent, and it is the grade quoted in every row of Table 1. It is the form commonly specified when steelmaking, welding consumable or aluminium alloying work needs a controlled additive, because the flake can be weighed and charged in controlled batches and dissolves evenly in the melt. Buyers who need the material in that additive role normally work from the electrolytic manganese flake specification rather than from ingot.
The factory and trade channels in Table 1 describe different delivery points rather than different goods. A factory quote is an ex-works, tax-inclusive price for material collected at the producer's plant. A trade quote is a self-pickup price set by a trader and collected at the trader's warehouse, so it carries the trader's handling margin while still leaving freight to the buyer. In this assessment the structure is visible in Hunan and Guangxi, where the trade band of 18,100–18,200 CNY/mt sits 100 CNY/mt above the factory band of 18,000–18,100 CNY/mt at both ends of the range. Tianjin and Jiangsu-Zhejiang trade quotes at 18,200–18,300 CNY/mt sit one step higher again. The table reports levels only; it does not attribute the difference between regions to any particular cost item.
Manganese ingot is a separate product line with its own grade ladder. The 97# and 95# designations describe ingot grades at the 97 percent and 95 percent manganese level, quoted ex-works and tax inclusive in Table 2. 97# is quoted in four regions and 95# in two, and the full range across both grades and all six regions runs from 18,000 to 18,400 CNY/mt. Solid manganese ingot is normally chosen where a dense charge, remelting practice or compact handling matters more than the fast dissolution of flake. A third form, manganese briquette, is pressed from fine material and sits between the two in handling behaviour; it is not quoted in this assessment and is mentioned here only to place the two quoted forms in context.
Electrolytic Manganese Flake vs Manganese Ingot
The two product lines answer different charging problems, and the comparison below is drawn strictly from the quotations in this assessment together with the standard position of each form.
| Dimension | Electrolytic Manganese Flake (0.997) | Manganese Ingot (97# / 95#) |
|---|---|---|
| Purity and grade marker | 0.997, i.e. 99.7 percent manganese | 97# and 95#, i.e. 97 percent and 95 percent manganese |
| Physical form | Flake, weighed and charged in batches | Cast solid piece, charged as block |
| Quoted price band, Oct 26, 2026 | 18,000–18,300 CNY/mt across factory and trade channels | 18,000–18,400 CNY/mt across both grades and all six regions |
| Quotation basis | Factory ex-works tax inclusive, or trade self-pickup | Factory ex-works, tax inclusive |
| Typical use | Steelmaking, welding consumables, aluminium alloying, where controlled addition and fast dissolution matter | Dense charge and remelting applications where fine material and handling losses are a concern |
| Buyer's main variable | Channel choice: factory band versus trade band in the same region | Grade choice: 97# for the higher manganese level, 95# for the lower one |
| Change this period | "--", no movement | "--", no movement |
The practical conclusion is that the price distance between the two forms is small relative to the differences that grade and channel create within each form. A buyer choosing between them is therefore deciding on melting practice, handling and specification compliance first, and negotiating price second.
What Buyers Should Check Before Ordering Electrolytic Manganese
Five checks settle most of the risk in a flat market like this one.
- Grade evidence. Ask for the certified analysis of the actual lot, not a generic grade statement, and match the manganese content and impurity limits to your own specification before the quantity is fixed.
- Delivery basis in writing. Factory ex-works and trader self-pickup carry different prices in the same region, so the purchase document should name the delivery point, the loading responsibility and who pays freight from that point onward.
- Tax basis and invoice type. Every quotation in this assessment is tax inclusive, and the invoice must state the same basis, or the comparison against an alternative offer will be wrong.
- Packing and particle or piece size. Flake size distribution and ingot piece weight both affect how the material behaves in your charging system and how much fine material is lost in handling.
- Quantity tier and shipment schedule. Because no price movement was recorded this period, there is no momentum argument for waiting or rushing on price alone; what moves your landed cost is the terms around the price, so fix quantity, schedule and tolerance for partial shipment at the same time.
FAQ
Is electrolytic manganese flake or manganese ingot the right purchase for my process?
It depends on how the material enters the melt. Electrolytic manganese flake in the 0.997 grade is the usual additive form for steelmaking, welding consumables and aluminium alloying, because it can be weighed and charged in controlled batches and dissolves quickly. Manganese ingot in 97# or 95# is a cast solid piece, which suits buyers who need a dense charge, who remelt in a foundry, or who prefer handling a compact block to handling fine flake. The two forms are quoted separately in every assessment, so the right answer usually follows the melting practice rather than the form itself.
Why do factory prices and trader prices differ in the same region?
The two channels describe different delivery points. A factory quotation is an ex-works, tax-inclusive price for material collected at the producer's plant. A trade quotation is a self-pickup price set by a trader and collected at the trader's own warehouse, so it already carries the trader's handling margin but still excludes freight to the buyer. In this assessment that structure shows up clearly in Hunan and Guangxi, where the trade band of 18,100–18,200 CNY/mt sits exactly 100 CNY/mt above the factory band of 18,000–18,100 CNY/mt at both ends. Tianjin and Jiangsu-Zhejiang trade quotes at 18,200–18,300 CNY/mt sit one step higher again.
What does the 0.997 grade mean, and how does it differ from 97# ingot?
The 0.997 designation is the purity marker for electrolytic manganese metal, indicating a manganese content of 99.7 percent, and it is the grade quoted throughout the electrolytic manganese table. Manganese ingot is graded on a different ladder: 97# and 95# designate ingot grades at the 97 percent and 95 percent manganese level, and in this assessment the ingot table quotes 97# in four regions and 95# in two. Buyers should match the grade to the specification of the end product instead of treating the numbers as interchangeable, and should confirm the certified analysis for the actual lot.
What should I confirm before placing an order?
Confirm five things before the order is fixed: the grade with its certified analysis, the delivery basis (factory ex-works or trader self-pickup, since the two carry different prices), the tax basis and invoice type, the packing and piece or flake size that your charging method can handle, and the quantity tier and shipment schedule you are committing to. Because this assessment recorded no price movement, there is no momentum argument for waiting or rushing on price alone; the terms around the price are what move the landed cost.
Key Takeaways
- Every electrolytic manganese 0.997 quotation and every manganese ingot quotation in this assessment is unchanged, marked "--" for the period.
- Factory ex-works tax-inclusive flake prints 18,000–18,100 CNY/mt in Hunan, Guizhou, Guangxi and Hubei.
- Trade self-pickup prints 18,100–18,200 CNY/mt in Hunan and Guangxi, and 18,200–18,300 CNY/mt in Tianjin and Jiangsu-Zhejiang.
- 97# ingot prints 18,200–18,400 CNY/mt in Hunan, 18,200–18,300 in Chongqing, 18,100 in Guizhou and 18,200–18,400 in Guangxi; 95# prints 18,000 CNY/mt in both Hunan and Guangxi.
- Both forms sit in the same broad price area, so grade, delivery basis and packing terms are what decide the landed cost in a flat period.
- No forward price view is published here; the "--" markers describe the assessed period only.
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