U.S. - Ferro-Chromium - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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U.S. - Ferro-Chromium - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Ferro-Chromium Prices in the United States

U.S. Ferro-Chromium Import Price per Ton in June 2022

In June 2022, the ferro-chromium price per ton stood at $3.6K (CIF, US), increasing by 33% against the previous month. Over the period under review, import price indicated a resilient expansion from January 2022 to June 2022: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +7.2% over the last five months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on June 2022 figures, ferro-chromium import price increased by +83.1% against February 2022 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($5.5K per ton), while the price for South Africa ($1.4K per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+14.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Ferro-Chromium Import Prices by Type

As there is only one major imported type of ferro-chromium, the average price level is determined by prices for ferro-alloys; ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for ferro-alloys; ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon amounted to +4.2% per month.

U.S. Ferro-Chromium Imports

Ferro-chromium imports into the United States soared to 31K tons in June 2022, with an increase of 135% against May 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2022 with an increase of 278% against the previous month. As a result, imports attained the peak of 104K tons. From May 2022 to June 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ferro-chromium imports soared to $112M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 with an increase of 244% month-to-month. As a result, imports reached the peak of $219M. From May 2022 to June 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

U.S. Ferro-Chromium Imports by Type

In June 2022, ferro-alloys; ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon (26K tons) was the main type of ferro-chromium supplied to the United States, with a approximately 100% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of ferro-alloys; ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon totaled -8.7%.

In value terms, ferro-alloys; ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon ($70M) constituted the largest type of ferro-chromium supplied to the United States.

U.S. Ferro-Chromium Imports by Country

Kazakhstan (11K tons), South Africa (8K tons) and Finland (5.1K tons) were the main suppliers of ferro-chromium imports to the United States, together comprising 79% of total imports.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of +111.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($63M) constituted the largest supplier of ferro-chromium to the United States, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($21M), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 9.9% share.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Kazakhstan amounted to +12.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Russia (-14.3% per month) and South Africa (+139.6% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ferro-chromium market in the U.S.. 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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    • Per Capita consumption
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    • Export and import prices
    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
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    1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
      2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
    4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

      Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
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      5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
      3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
      4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
      3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

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    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2024
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
      10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
      11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
      12. Exports and Growth, By Product
      13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
      14. Production Volume and Growth
      15. Exports and Growth
      16. Export Prices and Growth
      17. Market Size and Growth
      18. Per Capita Consumption
      19. Imports and Growth
      20. Import Prices
      21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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