Manganese ore shipments through Port Hedland increased by 34.9 percent in May 2026 compared to April

According to monthly data released by the Port Hedland Port Authority, shipments of manganese ore from Australia's Port Hedland totaled 141,291 metric tons in May this year, up 34.9 percent month-on-month and 72.3 percent year-on-year.

Meanwhile, China accounted for 89.4 percent of total manganese ore shipments in this month, with the rest shipped. to Indonesia.

Port Hedland operates mines owned by BHP Billiton, Fortescue Metals Group and Atlas Manganese in the manganese-rich Pilbara region of Western Australia.