Low carbon ferro-chromium exports from Zimbabwe: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of low carbon ferro-chromium by Zimbabwe reached $4.7 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 371% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $4.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $998K | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 1.1K t |
Where Zimbabwe exports low carbon ferro-chromium to
Germany alone took 50% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+789% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.4M | 50% |
| Czech Republic | $925K | 20% |
| Spain | $500K | 11% |
| Slovakia | $422K | 9% |
| Thailand | $251K | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $70K | 1.5% |
| Austria | $65K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $47K | 1% |
| Poland | $33K | 0.7% |
| France | $19K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.95 per kg, 33% below the world average of $2.93, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe low carbon ferro-chromium exports (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 exported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe exported low carbon ferro-chromium worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 73 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 371% on 2023.
Which countries buy low carbon ferro-chromium from Zimbabwe?
Germany was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the Czech Republic (20%) and Spain (11%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 789% on the year.
What is the average export price of low carbon ferro-chromium per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.95 per kg in 2024, 33% below 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 exports of low carbon ferro-chromium from Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 241%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 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?
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