According to Port Hedland Port Authority data, manganese ore shipments from Australia’s Port Hedland stood at 79,850 tonnes in August 2026, down 41.72% month‑on‑month and 55.88% year‑on‑year. All volumes were shipped to India, with zero manganese ore exports to China for the month. Export destinations have shifted over Jan‑Aug 2026, and manganese ore shipments to India posted a notable year‑on‑year increase.