Low carbon ferro-chromium imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $18.1 million of low carbon ferro-chromium in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $31.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $22.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $26.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $14.4M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $14.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $29.1M | 10.6K t |
| 2018 | $25.8M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $31.6M | 13.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports low carbon ferro-chromium from
The largest suppliers were Germany (28%), China (13%), Kazakhstan (11%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+592% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.1M | 28% |
| China | $2.4M | 13% |
| Kazakhstan | $2.0M | 11% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 11% |
| India | $1.5M | 8.2% |
| Brazil | $1.3M | 7.1% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 6.7% |
| Latvia | $753K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $571K | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $392K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.09 per kg, 40% above the world average of $2.93. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Low carbon ferro-chromium exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported low carbon ferro-chromium worth $1.9 million (266 tonnes). Most of it went to Japan (32%), Taiwan (12%), Canada (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $612K | 32% |
| Taiwan | $231K | 12% |
| Canada | $216K | 11% |
| Poland | $185K | 9.7% |
| Germany | $174K | 9.2% |
| Netherlands | $108K | 5.7% |
| Australia | $94K | 4.9% |
| Brazil | $78K | 4.1% |
| Ireland | $54K | 2.8% |
| France | $48K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom low carbon ferro-chromium imports (HS 7202.49): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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.
Common questions
What is the value of low carbon ferro-chromium imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported low carbon ferro-chromium worth $18.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 103 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply low carbon ferro-chromium to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by China (13%) and Kazakhstan (11%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 592% on the year.
What is the average import price of low carbon ferro-chromium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.09 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $2.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of low carbon ferro-chromium to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.6 million in 2017 to $18.1 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2017 at $31.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export low carbon ferro-chromium?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Japan, Taiwan and Canada. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $16.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for low carbon ferro-chromium?
The HS code for low carbon ferro-chromium is subheading 7202.49. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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