World - Ferro-Chromium - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Ferro-chromium - World's Largest Markets
| Rating | Country |
|---|---|
| 1 | China |
| 2 | United States |
| 3 | Indonesia |
| 4 | Japan |
| 5 | South Korea |
In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States. It was followed by Indonesia.
In China, the ferro-chromium market expanded at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (-16.5% per year) and Indonesia (+23.9% per year).
Ferro-Chromium Prices
Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| Zimbabwe | 1170 | 941 | 668 | -24.4% |
| South Africa | 835 | 906 | 714 | -7.5% |
| Finland | 1078 | 1107 | 840 | -11.7% |
| India | 1232 | 949 | 871 | -15.9% |
| Kazakhstan | 1556 | 1321 | 1169 | -13.3% |
| Turkey | 1742 | 1499 | 1286 | -14.1% |
| Russia | 1934 | 1730 | 1360 | -16.1% |
| Average | 1141 | 1081 | 906 | -10.9% |
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Russia ($1,360 per ton), while Zimbabwe ($668 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.
Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| Japan | 1111 | 1076 | 1237 | 5.5% |
| Belgium | 1051 | 864 | 1097 | 2.2% |
| United States | 2184 | 1506 | 1058 | -30.4% |
| South Korea | 1146 | 877 | 978 | -7.6% |
| Indonesia | 839 | 789 | 915 | 4.4% |
| China | 871 | 874 | 857 | -0.8% |
| Mozambique | 775 | 678 | 678 | -6.5% |
| Average | 1086 | 967 | 959 | -6.0% |
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Japan ($1,237 per ton), while Mozambique ($678 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Ferro-Chromium - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| China | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 12.3% |
| Indonesia | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 25.6% |
| Japan | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 | -8.0% |
| United States | 1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | -31.3% |
| South Korea | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | -17.1% |
In value terms, China ($2.6B) constitutes the largest market for imported ferro-chromium worldwide, comprising 41% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Indonesia ($711M), with a 11% share of global imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 10% share.
In China, ferro-chromium imports increased at an average annual rate of +12.3% over the period from 2018-2020. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+25.6% per year) and Japan (-8.0% per year).
Ferro-Chromium - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| South Africa | 3.1 | 3 | 2.3 | -13.5% |
| Kazakhstan | 2.1 | 1.9 | 1.7 | -10.2% |
| India | 1 | 0.6 | 0.6 | -22.4% |
| Russia | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | -12.3% |
| Finland | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | -3.7% |
In value terms, the largest ferro-chromium supplying countries worldwide were South Africa ($2.3B), Kazakhstan ($1.7B) and India ($603M), with a combined 76% share of global exports. Russia, Finland, Zimbabwe and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.
Among the main exporting countries, Turkey recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.
Ferro-Chromium - Market Forecast
Driven by rising demand for ferro-chromium worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.
Ferro-Chromium - Top Companies
Dongguan Dazhou Iron & Steel Co., Ltd., NIPPON STEEL & SUMITOMO METAL CORPORATION, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd., Shougang Group Corporation, JFE STEEL CORPORATION, TATA STEEL LIMITED, Nucor Corporation, Hyundai Steel Company, KOBE STEEL, LTD., Hesteel Company Limited, Jiangsu Shagang Group Co., Ltd., Wugang Group Co., Ltd., Shandong Iron & Steel Group Co., Ltd., Jiuquan Iron And Steel (Group) Co., Ltd., Angang Steel Company Limited, United States Steel Corp, CHINA STEEL CORPORATION, Hunan Valin Iron & Steel Group Co., Ltd., Maanshan Iron & Steel Company Limited, Anshan Iron and Steel Group Co., Ltd.
Ferro-chromium - Product Coverage
- HS 720241 - Ferro-alloys; ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon
- HS 720249 - Ferro-alloys; ferro-chromium, containing by weight 4% or less of carbon
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global ferro-chromium market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
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- Japan
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- 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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Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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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
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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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
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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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
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
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- 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
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