Chromium ore exports from Zimbabwe: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of chromium ore by Zimbabwe reached $555.1 million in 2024 (1.54 million tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 67 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 95% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
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 | $555.1M | 1.54M t |
| 2023 | $284.8M | 940.1K t |
| 2022 | $56.0M | 523.4K t |
| 2021 | $171.0M | 915.7K t |
| 2020 | $38.7M | 755.6K t |
| 2019 | $55.9M | 765.1K t |
| 2018 | $242.9M | 1.36M t |
| 2017 | $134.5M | 569.3K t |
Where Zimbabwe exports chromium ore to
China alone took 74% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $409.5M | 74% |
| Mozambique | $89.0M | 16% |
| South Africa | $53.9M | 9.7% |
| Zambia | $1.5M | 0.3% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 0.2% |
| India | $182K | 0% |
| Morocco | $61K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.36 per kg, 57% above the world average of $0.23. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe chromium ore exports (HS 2610): 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 2610: Chromium ores and concentrates.
Common questions
What is the value of chromium ore exported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe exported chromium ore worth $555.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.54 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 67 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 95% on 2023.
Which countries buy chromium ore from Zimbabwe?
China was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($409.5 million), followed by Mozambique (16%) and South Africa (10%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 85% on the year.
What is the average export price of chromium ore per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.36 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $0.23 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 ore from Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Exports went from $134.5 million in 2017 to $555.1 million in 2024, an increase of 313%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $192.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for chromium ore?
The HS code for chromium ore is heading 2610. In Zimbabwe all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2610.00. It sits in HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2610 page.
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