Key Observations in South Africa Manganese Shipping Volumes

Q1 YoY ANALYSIS

We have detailed year-over-year analysis of #Manganese vessel activity ex-South Africa for the first quarter of 2024 through 2026.

Logistics Benchmarks & Trends (Q1 2024-2026)

  • January Recalibration: January 2026 registered a substantial +40.54% growth in vessel numbers compared to the prior year. This contrasts sharply with the minimal adjustment (-2.63%) seen in January 2025 (vs 2024), highlighting a clear acceleration in early-year logistics engagement.
  • Strong Q1 Alignment: The strong +40.48% increase observed in March 2026 largely mirrored the January figures, indicating that the quarter maintained an elevated and stable trend line. This is a notable uptick from the stable, low-single-digit growth (2.44%) recorded in March 2025.

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