Chromium trioxide trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in chromium trioxide was worth $195.4 million in 2024, about 62.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 14% since 2017, and down 3% 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 | $195.4M | 62.6K t |
| 2023 | $201.6M | 113.5K t |
| 2022 | $262.9M | 98.5K t |
| 2021 | $285.5M | 97.7K t |
| 2020 | $175.4M | 68.2K t |
| 2019 | $210.6M | 79.1K t |
| 2018 | $227.4M | 82.7K t |
| 2017 | $228.3M | 86.8K t |
Top chromium trioxide exporting countries
Exports are led by Kazakhstan (34%), Turkey (15%) and China (10%). 54 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 59%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $67.3M | 35% |
| Turkey | $28.5M | 15% |
| China | $19.9M | 10% |
| United States | $18.8M | 9.6% |
| South Africa | $17.3M | 8.9% |
| India | $15.1M | 7.7% |
| Germany | $7.4M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $6.0M | 3.1% |
| Russia | $3.9M | 2% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 1.6% |
| Estonia | $2.3M | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Brazil is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of Estonia and South Korea. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 114 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $21.2M | 11% |
| Estonia | $20.9M | 11% |
| South Korea | $12.6M | 6.4% |
| United States | $10.6M | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $10.0M | 5.1% |
| Germany | $9.2M | 4.7% |
| Australia | $8.6M | 4.4% |
| Hong Kong | $8.0M | 4.1% |
| India | $7.9M | 4% |
| China | $7.8M | 4% |
| Italy | $6.2M | 3.2% |
| New Zealand | $6.0M | 3.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $5.19 per kg and Germany $2.52 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 2819.10: Chromium trioxide. HS 2819 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most chromium trioxide?
Kazakhstan exported $67.3 million in 2024, 34% of the world total, followed by Turkey (15%) and China (10%). In all, 54 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most chromium trioxide?
Brazil imported $21.2 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Estonia (11%) and South Korea (6%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in chromium trioxide?
It was worth $195.4 million in 2024, about 62.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 14% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $285.5 million. 54 countries reported exports and 114 reported imports.
What is the average price of chromium trioxide per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $5.19 per kg and Germany $2.52 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for chromium trioxide?
The HS code for chromium trioxide is subheading 2819.10, 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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