Ferro-silico-chromium imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ferro-silico-chromium by the United States reached $15.9 million in 2024 (12.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 60 countries. Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $45.6 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 | $15.9M | 12.0K t |
| 2023 | $19.2M | 10.1K t |
| 2022 | $45.6M | 14.2K t |
| 2021 | $26.7M | 8.1K t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 11.0K t |
| 2019 | $16.2M | 17.3K t |
| 2018 | $26.6M | 14.3K t |
| 2017 | $21.2M | 11.9K t |
Where the United States imports ferro-silico-chromium from
One supplier dominates: Kazakhstan accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $15.6M | 98% |
| Poland | $173K | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $134K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, close to the world average of $1.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States ferro-silico-chromium imports (HS 7202.50): 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 7202.50: Ferro-alloys: ferro-silico-chromium.
Common questions
What is the value of ferro-silico-chromium imported by the United States?
The United States imported ferro-silico-chromium worth $15.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 60 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply ferro-silico-chromium to the United States?
Kazakhstan was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($15.6 million), followed by Poland (1%) and Brazil (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of ferro-silico-chromium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $1.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ferro-silico-chromium to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.2 million in 2017 to $15.9 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2022 at $45.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ferro-silico-chromium?
The HS code for ferro-silico-chromium is subheading 7202.50. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7202 page.
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