World - Ferro-Chromium - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingFerrochrome Market - Despite Production Issues, South Africa Beats China in the Global Ferro-Chromium Trade
Ferro-chromium, or ferrochrome, is an alloy of chromium and iron with chromium content ranging between X% and X%. More than X percent of ferrochrome is used in stainless steel production globally. It is considered a resource of great importance, as it not only makes stainless steel more durable and corrosion-resistant, but also enhances its appearance. Thus, demand for ferro-chrome closely reflects trends in the stainless steel sector.
China is the world's largest consumer and producer on the ferrochrome market, as well as the global leader in stainless steel production. Robust demand in stainless steel coupled with its relatively inexpensive manufacturing costs, has led to a significant increase in China's domestic ferro-chromium production over the last ten years.
Bereft of chrome ore, the Chinese ferrochrome industry is totally import-dependent on raw material. Even with this, China managed to outpace South Africa, securing the title of the world's leading ferro-chromium producer in 2012. In order to secure raw material supply, Chinese companies have invested in chrome ore operations in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Turkey, Albania, Pakistan and the Philippines.
A restraint in ferro-chromium industry growth in South Africa is, in large part, the result of a serious power crisis, characterized by frequent power shortages and high electricity costs. Smelters were forbidden by the South African power utility from using electricity during peak hours or, frankly, at any other time. This issue is expected to continue for a minimum of another five years. Severe regulations of electricity use accompanied by soaring electricity tariffs have had a tremendously negative impact on the ferro-chromium industry in this country.
Although China dominates in global ferro-chromium production, South Africa takes the lead in the global ferro-chromium trade. In 2014, South Africa exported X% of its total ferro-chromium output. Of this amount, X% was supplied into China, where South Africa's ferro-chromium held X% share of total China's consumption.
In 2014, South Africa and Kazakhstan were the main global suppliers of ferro-chromium with a combined share of X% of global exports. However, the fastest growing suppliers from 2007 to 2014 were Zimbabwe (+X% per year) and Sweden (+X% per year). Despite being the largest global producer of ferro-chromium, China did not export much of its production, meaning that it was either domestically consumed, or put in storage.
In 2014, China (X%), Japan (X%), the U.S. (X%), Italy (X%) and Belgium (X%) were the leading destinations of ferro-chromium imports, together making up X% of global imports in physical terms. And while the shares of China and the U.S. increased significantly, the shares of Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands illustrated negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
