🇺🇸 United States imports of chromium ore: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United States imported chromium ore worth $18.7 million (58.7 thousand tonnes). That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $47.5 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of chromium ore by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18.7M | 58.7K t |
| 2023 | $13.7M | 45.2K t |
| 2022 | $34.3M | 78.6K t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 91.7K t |
| 2020 | $15.5M | 91.3K t |
| 2019 | $26.0M | 117.6K t |
| 2018 | $44.0M | 142.1K t |
| 2017 | $47.5M | 113.1K t |
Where the United States imports chromium ore from
South Africa alone supplied 95% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $17.8M | 95% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $295K | 1.6% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $206K | 1.1% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $118K | 0.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $116K | 0.6% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $49K | 0.3% |
| 🇦🇱 Albania | $49K | 0.3% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $28K | 0.2% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $4K | 0% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
Average import price of chromium ore
The average declared value was about $0.32 per kg, 39% above the world average of $0.23. 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.
The United States also exports chromium ore
The United States exported $1.8 million of chromium ore in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $1.1M | 62% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $364K | 20% |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | $169K | 9.2% |
| 🇸🇷 Suriname | $45K | 2.5% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $35K | 1.9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $25K | 1.4% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $23K | 1.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $7K | 0.4% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $6K | 0.4% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $5K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2610: Chromium ores and concentrates.
Chromium ore trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of chromium ore imported by the United States?
The United States imported chromium ore worth $18.7 million in 2024 (58.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import chromium ore from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were South Africa (95%), Italy (2%), Netherlands (1%).
What is the average import price of chromium ore in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $0.32 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.23 per kg.
Does the United States export chromium ore?
Yes. The United States exported chromium ore worth $1.8 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico, Dominican Republic.
What is the HS code for chromium ore?
Chromium ore falls under HS heading 2610 (Chromium ores and concentrates). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading chromium ore with the United States?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United States with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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