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SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of chromium ores and concentrates (SITC 28791) totaled $2.8M in April 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Chromium Ores and Concentrates imports of $2.8M in April 2026 ran 82% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.6M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataChromite ore is the sole commercially significant mineral in this heading and the exclusive natural source of chromium for stainless steel, ferrochrome, and refractory chrome-magnesite bricks. The US has no domestic chromite mining of consequence, making import supply essential for the metallurgical and chemical chromium industries. Geographic concentration of high-grade metallurgical-grade chromite in southern Africa and Kazakhstan means that supply disruptions or freight-rate spikes in those corridors translate directly into cost pressure for US ferrochrome producers and stainless steel mills.
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Chromite is traded in three principal grades: metallurgical grade (high Cr₂O₃, used in ferrochrome and stainless steel), chemical grade (used in chromium chemicals and pigments), and refractory grade (used in high-temperature brick and linings). Each grade has distinct Cr:Fe ratio specifications, and purchase contracts should clearly state the grade and minimum Cr₂O₃ content to avoid disputes at delivery.
Chromite ore itself has not historically been subject to broad antidumping or countervailing duty orders in the US, but importers should verify current CBP and Commerce Department records, as trade-remedy status can change. Downstream ferrochrome products have faced separate trade actions that can indirectly affect sourcing decisions for ore.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH AFRICA | $2.8M | -- | -$2.8M |
| CANADA | -- | $418K | +$418K |
| BELGIUM | $3K | $54K | +$50K |
| MEXICO | -- | $43K | +$43K |
| CHILE | -- | -- | -- |
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