Chromium trioxide exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $18.8 million of chromium trioxide in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 54 countries. Value fell 28% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $49.3 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 | $18.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $26.0M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $29.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $36.5M | 12.2K t |
| 2020 | $34.8M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $40.7M | 13.3K t |
| 2018 | $45.0M | 14.9K t |
| 2017 | $49.3M | 17.0K t |
Where the United States exports chromium trioxide to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (17%), South Korea (17%), China (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $3.2M | 17% |
| South Korea | $3.1M | 17% |
| China | $1.8M | 9.6% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 9.5% |
| India | $875K | 4.7% |
| Indonesia | $868K | 4.6% |
| Brazil | $836K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $628K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $603K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $575K | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.99 per kg, 28% above the world average of $3.12. 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 trioxide imports to the United States
Imports of chromium trioxide by the United States reached $10.6 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 114 countries. The largest suppliers were Kazakhstan (48%), India (24%), South Africa (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+439% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $5.1M | 48% |
| India | $2.5M | 24% |
| South Africa | $1.5M | 14% |
| China | $1.2M | 11% |
| Canada | $155K | 1.5% |
| France | $79K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $39K | 0.4% |
| Finland | $30K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $10K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States chromium trioxide exports (HS 2819.10): 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 2819.10: Chromium trioxide.
Common questions
What is the value of chromium trioxide exported by the United States?
The United States exported chromium trioxide worth $18.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 54 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy chromium trioxide from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by South Korea (17%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 50 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average export price of chromium trioxide per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.99 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $3.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of chromium trioxide from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $49.3 million in 2017 to $18.8 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2017 at $49.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.1 million a year.
Does the United States also import chromium trioxide?
Yes. The United States imported $10.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kazakhstan, India and South Africa. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for chromium trioxide?
The HS code for chromium trioxide is subheading 2819.10. 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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