Low carbon ferro-chromium trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in low carbon ferro-chromium was worth $895.9 million in 2024, about 305.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 6% since 2017, and down 10% 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 | $895.9M | 305.5K t |
| 2023 | $996.5M | 251.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.57B | 285.4K t |
| 2021 | $791.6M | 290.0K t |
| 2020 | $585.6M | 249.4K t |
| 2019 | $923.9M | 429.0K t |
| 2018 | $954.7M | 355.3K t |
| 2017 | $953.4M | 375.0K t |
Top low carbon ferro-chromium exporting countries
Kazakhstan is the largest exporter with 23% of world exports, followed by India and Turkey. The top three supply 48% between them, out of 73 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $201.7M | 23% |
| India | $116.1M | 13% |
| Turkey | $108.5M | 12% |
| Russia | $105.0M | 12% |
| China | $90.8M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $50.7M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $50.7M | 5.7% |
| South Africa | $42.1M | 4.7% |
| Brazil | $32.7M | 3.7% |
| Japan | $15.0M | 1.7% |
| Oman | $10.2M | 1.1% |
| Malta | $8.2M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (13%), the Netherlands (11%) and Germany (8%). 103 countries imported it, and the top three take 32% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $112.9M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $101.5M | 11% |
| Germany | $74.1M | 8.3% |
| South Korea | $72.8M | 8.1% |
| Japan | $72.7M | 8.1% |
| China | $50.3M | 5.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $42.6M | 4.8% |
| Austria | $36.2M | 4% |
| Belgium | $36.2M | 4% |
| Taiwan | $24.6M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $23.9M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $22.7M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.93 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Africa averaged $12.62 per kg and China $1.67 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 7202.49: Ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight 4% or less of carbon. HS 7202 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most low carbon ferro-chromium?
Kazakhstan exported $201.7 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by India (13%) and Turkey (12%). In all, 73 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most low carbon ferro-chromium?
The United States imported $112.9 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (11%) and Germany (8%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in low carbon ferro-chromium?
It was worth $895.9 million in 2024, about 305.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 6% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.57 billion. 73 countries reported exports and 103 reported imports.
What is the average price of low carbon ferro-chromium per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.93 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Africa averaged $12.62 per kg and China $1.67 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for low carbon ferro-chromium?
The HS code for low carbon ferro-chromium is subheading 7202.49, 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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