Low carbon ferro-chromium imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported low carbon ferro-chromium worth $112.9 million (34.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 103 countries for imports of this product. That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $254.9 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 | $112.9M | 34.3K t |
| 2023 | $156.7M | 28.6K t |
| 2022 | $254.9M | 34.9K t |
| 2021 | $92.2M | 28.2K t |
| 2020 | $57.6M | 21.7K t |
| 2019 | $90.1M | 37.3K t |
| 2018 | $147.3M | 45.2K t |
| 2017 | $100.5M | 33.1K t |
Where the United States imports low carbon ferro-chromium from
The largest suppliers were Kazakhstan (49%), Germany (15%), Japan (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $55.5M | 49% |
| Germany | $17.3M | 15% |
| Japan | $12.7M | 11% |
| India | $12.2M | 11% |
| Brazil | $7.7M | 6.8% |
| Belgium | $2.4M | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 1% |
| South Africa | $902K | 0.8% |
| China | $306K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.29 per kg, close to the world average of $2.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Low carbon ferro-chromium exports from the United States
Exports of low carbon ferro-chromium by the United States reached $2.6 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.6M | 63% |
| Italy | $259K | 10% |
| Thailand | $242K | 9.3% |
| Netherlands | $153K | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $147K | 5.7% |
| Mexico | $109K | 4.2% |
| Argentina | $43K | 1.7% |
| Ecuador | $10K | 0.4% |
| Croatia | $6K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States low carbon ferro-chromium imports (HS 7202.49): 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 7202.49: Ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight 4% or less of carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of low carbon ferro-chromium imported by the United States?
The United States imported low carbon ferro-chromium worth $112.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 103 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply low carbon ferro-chromium to the United States?
Kazakhstan was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($55.5 million), followed by Germany (15%) and Japan (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 15 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of low carbon ferro-chromium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.29 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $2.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of low carbon ferro-chromium to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $100.5 million in 2017 to $112.9 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $254.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $126.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export low carbon ferro-chromium?
Yes. The United States exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Italy and Thailand. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $110.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for low carbon ferro-chromium?
The HS code for low carbon ferro-chromium is subheading 7202.49. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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