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Norway: Chromium Market 2021

Chromium Market Size in Norway

In 2020, the Norwegian chromium market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Chromium consumption peaked at $X in 2019, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Chromium Production in Norway

In value terms, chromium production surged to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, faced a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Chromium production peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Chromium Exports

Exports from Norway

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of chromium decreased by X% to X kg in 2020. Overall, exports faced a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2011 to 2020, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, chromium exports amounted to $X in 2020. In general, exports faced a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. From 2011 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X kg) was the main destination for chromium exports from Norway, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK was relatively modest.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average chromium export price stood at $X per ton in 2017, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% y-o-y. The export price peaked in 2017 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2007 to 2017, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to X% per year.

Chromium Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2020, the amount of chromium imported into Norway declined rapidly to X tons, with a decrease of -X% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chromium imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Germany (X tons) was the main supplier of chromium to Norway, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, chromium imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at +X%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chromium to Norway, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average chromium import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2013 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for chromium in the world?

The country with the largest volume of chromium consumption was South Africa, comprising approx. 46% of total volume. Moreover, chromium consumption in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Turkey, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Kazakhstan, with a 13% share.

What are the largest producers of chromium in the world?

The country with the largest volume of chromium production was South Africa, accounting for 46% of total volume. Moreover, chromium production in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Kazakhstan, with a 13% share.

What are the leading suppliers of chromium to Norway?

In value terms, Germany constituted the largest supplier of chromium to Norway, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands, with a 2.9% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for chromium in Norway?

In 2017, the average chromium export price amounted to $31,128 per ton, standing approx. at the previous year.

What is the average import price for chromium in Norway?

In 2020, the average chromium import price amounted to $7,695 per ton, waning by -8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the chromium market in Norway. 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 2025.

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Norway
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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. 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. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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