High carbon ferro-chromium imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported high carbon ferro-chromium worth $514.6 million (398.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 107 countries. Value rose 3% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $840.1 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 | $514.6M | 398.7K t |
| 2023 | $497.5M | 248.3K t |
| 2022 | $840.1M | 372.1K t |
| 2021 | $538.7M | 384.1K t |
| 2020 | $305.8M | 247.5K t |
| 2019 | $384.0M | 440.7K t |
| 2018 | $619.3M | 420.9K t |
| 2017 | $728.2M | 500.4K t |
Where the United States imports high carbon ferro-chromium from
Most of the value came from South Africa (41%), Finland (20%), Kazakhstan (20%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+658% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $210.0M | 41% |
| Finland | $104.7M | 20% |
| Kazakhstan | $104.6M | 20% |
| Brazil | $35.8M | 7% |
| Albania | $31.7M | 6.2% |
| India | $12.8M | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $9.6M | 1.9% |
| Oman | $2.0M | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $544K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, close to the world average of $1.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High carbon ferro-chromium exports from the United States
The United States exported $6.0 million of high carbon ferro-chromium in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $5.6M | 93% |
| Mexico | $239K | 4% |
| Hong Kong | $42K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $24K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $17K | 0.3% |
| Philippines | $11K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $11K | 0.2% |
| Colombia | $7K | 0.1% |
| New Zealand | $6K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States high carbon ferro-chromium imports (HS 7202.41): 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 7202.41: Ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of high carbon ferro-chromium imported by the United States?
The United States imported high carbon ferro-chromium worth $514.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 398.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 107 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply high carbon ferro-chromium to the United States?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($210.0 million), followed by Finland (20%) and Kazakhstan (20%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 658% on the year.
What is the average import price of high carbon ferro-chromium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $1.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high carbon ferro-chromium to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $728.2 million in 2017 to $514.6 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2022 at $840.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $553.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export high carbon ferro-chromium?
Yes. The United States exported $6.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Hong Kong. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $508.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for high carbon ferro-chromium?
The HS code for high carbon ferro-chromium is subheading 7202.41. 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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