Chromium oxide and hydroxide (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in chromium oxide and hydroxide (other) was worth $432.6 million in 2024, about 109.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 65% since 2017, and up 13% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $432.6M | 109.9K t |
| 2023 | $382.3M | 95.3K t |
| 2022 | $433.4M | 97.0K t |
| 2021 | $298.3M | 94.8K t |
| 2020 | $189.8M | 63.6K t |
| 2019 | $248.6M | 103.9K t |
| 2018 | $267.1M | 76.2K t |
| 2017 | $262.3M | 80.5K t |
Top chromium oxide and hydroxide (other) exporting countries
Exports are led by Kazakhstan (59%), China (11%) and Germany (9%). 59 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 79%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $253.9M | 59% |
| China | $48.7M | 11% |
| Germany | $39.9M | 9.2% |
| Russia | $29.4M | 6.8% |
| United States | $23.6M | 5.4% |
| India | $14.5M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $6.4M | 1.5% |
| Japan | $2.9M | 0.7% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 0.5% |
| Estonia | $1.2M | 0.3% |
| Colombia | $1.1M | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $989K | 0.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Estonia (22%), Hong Kong (19%) and the United Kingdom (14%). 130 countries imported it, and the top three take 55% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Estonia | $94.1M | 22% |
| Hong Kong | $82.3M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $61.5M | 14% |
| Spain | $32.8M | 7.6% |
| China | $23.4M | 5.4% |
| United States | $16.1M | 3.7% |
| Japan | $14.4M | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $14.1M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $12.1M | 2.8% |
| Mexico | $6.9M | 1.6% |
| India | $5.5M | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $5.1M | 1.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.94 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $11.66 per kg and Russia $3.06 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2819.90: Chromium oxides and hydroxides: excluding chromium trioxide. HS 2819 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most chromium oxide and hydroxide (other)?
Kazakhstan exported $253.9 million in 2024, 59% of the world total, followed by China (11%) and Germany (9%). In all, 59 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most chromium oxide and hydroxide (other)?
Estonia imported $94.1 million in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong (19%) and the United Kingdom (14%). The top three importers together take 55%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in chromium oxide and hydroxide (other)?
It was worth $432.6 million in 2024, about 109.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 65% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $433.4 million. 59 countries reported exports and 130 reported imports.
What is the average price of chromium oxide and hydroxide (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.94 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $11.66 per kg and Russia $3.06 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for chromium oxide and hydroxide (other)?
The HS code for chromium oxide and hydroxide (other) is subheading 2819.90, in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2819 page.
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