In 2023, South Africa led the chromium production with 15.0 million metric tons, followed by Kazakhstan with 5.4 million, India with 3.2 million, and Turkey with 2.8 million metric tons. These figures represent a mix of stable production levels with South Africa maintaining its dominance. Year-on-year variations show that South Africa and Kazakhstan experienced moderate growth while India and Turkey showed slower production increases. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has been stable, indicating solid but unspectacular growth across these top producers.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential increases in production capabilities in secondary markets such as Turkey and India.
- Technical advancements in mining and processing could alter global supply dynamics.
- Environmental and regulatory changes which might impact production rates.
Top countries in Top Chromium Producing Countries
| # | 4 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Africa | 15,000 | 2017 | |
| 2 | 2 Kazakhstan | 5,400 | 2017 | |
| 3 | 3 India | 3,200 | 2017 | |
| 4 | 4 Turkey | 2,800 | 2017 |
