Chromium oxide and hydroxide (other) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $23.6 million of chromium oxide and hydroxide (other) in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 59 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $32.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $21.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $28.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $32.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $15.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $18.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $20.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $20.2M | 4.3K t |
Where the United States exports chromium oxide and hydroxide (other) to
Most of it went to United Kingdom (29%), Spain (13%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+530% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $6.8M | 29% |
| Spain | $3.0M | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.3M | 9.9% |
| Japan | $2.2M | 9.4% |
| Mexico | $2.2M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 8.9% |
| Thailand | $979K | 4.2% |
| Canada | $579K | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $562K | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $529K | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.20 per kg, 83% above the world average of $3.94. 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.
Chromium oxide and hydroxide (other) imports to the United States
Imports of chromium oxide and hydroxide (other) by the United States reached $16.1 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 130 countries. Most of the value came from Germany (49%), China (34%), India (8%). Among the main suppliers, Colombia grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.8M | 49% |
| China | $5.5M | 34% |
| India | $1.3M | 8.1% |
| Canada | $642K | 4% |
| Colombia | $587K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $106K | 0.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $83K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $17K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $11K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States chromium oxide and hydroxide (other) exports (HS 2819.90): 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 2819.90: Chromium oxides and hydroxides: excluding chromium trioxide.
Common questions
What is the value of chromium oxide and hydroxide (other) exported by the United States?
The United States exported chromium oxide and hydroxide (other) worth $23.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 59 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy chromium oxide and hydroxide (other) from the United States?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Spain (13%) and Saudi Arabia (10%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 52 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 530% on the year.
What is the average export price of chromium oxide and hydroxide (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.20 per kg in 2024, 83% above the world average of $3.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of chromium oxide and hydroxide (other) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.2 million in 2017 to $23.6 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2021 at $32.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.7 million a year.
Does the United States also import chromium oxide and hydroxide (other)?
Yes. The United States imported $16.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and India. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for chromium oxide and hydroxide (other)?
The HS code for chromium oxide and hydroxide (other) is subheading 2819.90. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2819 page.
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