Exports In 2022, South Africa exported $2.51B in Chromium ores and concentrates, making it the 1st largest exporter of Chromium ores and concentrates in the world. At the same year, Chromium ores and concentrates was the 12th most exported product in South Africa. The main destination of Chromium ores and concentrates exports from South Africa are: China ($1.2B), Mozambique ($903M), Indonesia ($112M), Hong Kong ($84.3M), and Turkey ($49.6M).
The fastest growing export markets for Chromium ores and concentrates of South Africa between 2021 and 2022 were Mozambique ($331M), China ($264M), and Hong Kong ($49.4M).
Imports In 2022, South Africa imported $2.77M in Chromium ores and concentrates, becoming the 31st largest importer of Chromium ores and concentrates in the world. At the same year, Chromium ores and concentrates was the 2264th most imported product in South Africa. South Africa imports Chromium ores and concentrates primarily from: Zimbabwe ($2.66M), United Arab Emirates ($48.3k), Oman ($42.3k), United States ($13.5k), and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($3.95k).
The fastest growing import markets in Chromium ores and concentrates for South Africa between 2021 and 2022 were Zimbabwe ($721k), Oman ($14.9k), and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($1.46k).
COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as Loblaws Supermarkets (980), SAC (Société des alcools du Québec) (718), and Continental Tire (504) were at the forefront of shipping Chromium ores and concentrates from South Africa to the United States.