Global Chromium Ore imports continue to be dominated by China, which accounts for the largest volume with significant year-on-year growth of 3.61% as of 2023. Russia and Indonesia also display growth in imports, with increases of 0.9% and 5.06% respectively. However, some countries such as the United States and Poland show decline, with reductions of 7.37% and 14.23%. South Africa's imports rose substantially by 6.69%, demonstrating robust demand. On the other hand, Eastern European nations such as Ukraine and the Czech Republic saw significant decreases in imports.
Future trends to watch include China’s continued dominance and potential shifts as other emerging markets may increase their import volumes. Also look for changes in the geopolitical landscape that may impact international trade dynamics, particularly for countries with declining imports such as the US and major importers like China.
Top countries in Import of Chromium Ores and Concentrates by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 17,072,000,000 | 2023 | +3.48% | +3.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Russia | 1,005,500,000 | 2023 | +1.37% | +0.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Indonesia | 452,520,000 | 2023 | +6.39% | +5.06% | View data |
| 4 | 4 India | 170,010,000 | 2023 | +1.39% | +2.06% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Africa | 157,990,000 | 2023 | +5.54% | +6.69% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United States | 63,131,000 | 2023 | -5.75% | -7.37% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 30,856,000 | 2023 | -0.2% | -0.78% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 24,476,000 | 2023 | -3.01% | -4.08% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 15,166,000 | 2023 | -5.12% | -14.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Canada | 9,777,700 | 2023 | -3.5% | -8.65% | View data |
