Market Forecast By Application (Batteries, Water Treatment, Others) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC194400 | Publication Date: May 2022 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 40 | No. of Tables: 7 | |
South Africa Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide Market report thoroughly covers the market by application. The market outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
South Africa is known for its abundance of mineral resources, and one of them is Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide (EMD). The South African EMD market is estimated to gain traction with the growing demand for EMD from the energy storage and battery industry. The market is also addressing some challenges such as energy cost and infrastructure, coupled with favourable government policies, will enhance the competitiveness of the industry.
According to 6Wresearch, the South Africa Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide Market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.9% during the forecast period 2025-2031. The growing demand for EMD from the battery and energy storage industry is one of the major drivers in the market. The growing adoption of renewable energy sources and the need for storage solutions to ensure power supply stability is boosting the demand for EMD. Additionally, the growing demand for electronics across various sectors including automotive, telecommunication, and medical devices is supporting the market growth. On the other hand, the South Africa Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide industry faces some challenges such as rising energy costs and inadequate infrastructure. High energy costs impact the production cost of EMD, making it less competitive on the global market. Despite these challenges, the developing hybrid, and electric vehicles to support the global initiative to decrease GHG level is boosting the EMD market's growth. The rising use of high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and energy storage systems is one of the significant factors of EMD demand. moreover, the rising shift towards recyclable and sustainable battery technology, which will increase the need for EMD recycling facilities in the future.
The government has launched various measures to support the production and beneficiation of EMD. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced policies aimed at increasing local value-addition and promoting beneficiation. The government is also encouraging the development of EMD production facilities by providing tax incentives to companies investing in the energy storage industry, contributing to the South Africa Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide market growth.
The South Africa EMD market is operated by various well know companies, with the largest producer being United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK). Other key players in the market include Jupiter Mines, Assmang Limited, and ERAMET. There are also smaller players in the market that supply EMD to the local market.
According to Nitesh, Research Manager, 6Wresearch, the battery production industry dominates the South Africa Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide Market. The rising demand for Li-ion batteries, driven by the electric vehicles industry, has significantly contributed to the market's growth.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments:
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 South Africa Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide Market Overview |
3.1 South Africa Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 South Africa Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide Market Revenues & Volume, 2021-2031F |
3.3 South Africa Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 South Africa Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 South Africa Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021-2031F |
4 South Africa Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for batteries in automotive and electronics industries |
4.2.2 Growing focus on renewable energy storage solutions |
4.2.3 Favorable government policies supporting the mining and manufacturing sectors |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials like manganese ore |
4.3.2 Environmental concerns related to manganese mining and processing |
4.3.3 Intense competition from other battery technologies |
5 South Africa Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide Market Trends |
6 South Africa Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide Market, By Types |
6.1 South Africa Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide Market, By Application |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 South Africa Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.3 South Africa Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Batteries, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.4 South Africa Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Water Treatment, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.5 South Africa Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2018 - 2028F |
7 South Africa Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 South Africa Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 South Africa Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 South Africa Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of electrolytic manganese dioxide used in battery production |
8.2 Investment in research and development for electrolytic manganese dioxide applications |
8.3 Number of new entrants or expansions in the South African electrolytic manganese dioxide market |
8.4 Adoption rate of electrolytic manganese dioxide in emerging applications |
8.5 Environmental sustainability practices implemented by electrolytic manganese dioxide producers |
9 South Africa Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 South Africa Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021-2031F |
10 South Africa Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 South Africa Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 South Africa Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |