High carbon ferro-chromium trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in high carbon ferro-chromium was worth $8.98 billion in 2024, about 7.75 million tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017, and down 11% 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 | $8.98B | 7.75M t |
| 2023 | $10.04B | 7.82M t |
| 2022 | $11.42B | 7.69M t |
| 2021 | $9.87B | 8.20M t |
| 2020 | $5.78B | 6.93M t |
| 2019 | $6.67B | 7.29M t |
| 2018 | $7.87B | 7.34M t |
| 2017 | $7.84B | 6.88M t |
Top high carbon ferro-chromium exporting countries
Exports are led by South Africa (50%), Kazakhstan (23%) and India (8%). 65 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 81%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.52B | 50% |
| Kazakhstan | $2.10B | 23% |
| India | $700.4M | 7.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $422.4M | 4.7% |
| Finland | $343.6M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $165.5M | 1.8% |
| Russia | $135.8M | 1.5% |
| Sweden | $121.8M | 1.4% |
| Albania | $101.3M | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $79.9M | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $57.8M | 0.6% |
| Oman | $55.8M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 33% of world imports, ahead of Mozambique and Indonesia. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 59% across 107 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.00B | 33% |
| Mozambique | $1.16B | 13% |
| Indonesia | $1.11B | 12% |
| Japan | $685.7M | 7.6% |
| United States | $514.6M | 5.7% |
| South Korea | $417.7M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $401.8M | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $265.9M | 3% |
| Italy | $203.1M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $176.1M | 2% |
| Taiwan | $127.6M | 1.4% |
| Spain | $117.9M | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $2.16 per kg and Zimbabwe $0.93 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 7202.41: Ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon. HS 7202 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most high carbon ferro-chromium?
South Africa exported $4.52 billion in 2024, 50% of the world total, followed by Kazakhstan (23%) and India (8%). In all, 65 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most high carbon ferro-chromium?
China imported $3.00 billion in 2024, 33% of world imports, ahead of Mozambique (13%) and Indonesia (12%). The top three importers together take 59%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in high carbon ferro-chromium?
It was worth $8.98 billion in 2024, about 7.75 million tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $11.42 billion. 65 countries reported exports and 107 reported imports.
What is the average price of high carbon ferro-chromium per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $2.16 per kg and Zimbabwe $0.93 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 high carbon ferro-chromium?
The HS code for high carbon ferro-chromium is subheading 7202.41, in chapter 72 (iron and steel). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7202 page.
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