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Ferrochromium and chromium metal used in stainless steel and specialty alloys.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

8,823.03
USD/MT
-0.63%
24h change
-1.08%
7-day change
+0.30%
30-day change
30-Day Price Trend
About Chromium

Chromium is essential for producing stainless steel, providing corrosion and oxidation resistance. It is also used in hard chrome plating, specialty alloys, and refractories.

Common Grades & Types
Ferrochrome HC (High Carbon)
50–70% Cr content. Primary stainless steel feedstock.
Ferrochrome LC (Low Carbon)
Low carbon grade for specialty stainless and superalloys.
Chromite Ore
Primary ore (Cr₂O₃ content), mined mainly in South Africa and Kazakhstan.
Chromium Metal (99%+)
Very pure metal for aerospace and specialty alloys.
Key Applications
  • Stainless steel production (primary use, ~85% of Cr demand)
  • Chrome plating
  • Superalloys (nickel and cobalt-based)
  • Refractory materials
  • Chrome chemicals (leather tanning)
What Drives Chromium Prices
  • 1Stainless steel production volumes
  • 2South African ferrochrome supply (dominant producer)
  • 3Energy costs in South Africa (Eskom load shedding)
  • 4Chinese stainless steel output
  • 5Chromite ore prices
Frequently Asked Questions

Historical Prices
Last 30 days — USD/MT
DatePriceDaily Change
Jul 17, 20268,823.03-0.63%
Jul 16, 20268,878.66+0.63%
Jul 15, 20268,823.00+0.25%
Jul 14, 20268,801.04+0.75%
Jul 12, 20268,735.67-0.51%
Jul 11, 20268,780.03-0.76%
Jul 10, 20268,847.44-0.80%
Jul 9, 20268,919.09+1.01%
Jul 8, 20268,829.58-0.20%
Jul 7, 20268,847.50-0.71%
Jul 6, 20268,911.21-0.36%
Jul 5, 20268,943.22+1.35%
Jul 4, 20268,823.92-0.66%
Jul 3, 20268,882.77-0.67%
Jul 2, 20268,942.85-0.78%
Jul 1, 20269,013.27-1.04%
Jun 30, 20269,107.72+0.45%
Jun 29, 20269,067.11+0.97%
Jun 28, 20268,979.79+0.76%
Jun 26, 20268,912.48+0.45%
Jun 25, 20268,872.16-0.53%
Jun 24, 20268,919.31-0.49%
Jun 23, 20268,963.06+0.46%
Jun 22, 20268,921.97+1.38%
Jun 21, 20268,800.14+0.04%
Jun 20, 20268,796.33—
Current Price
8,823.03
USD/MT
24h
-0.63%
7d
-1.08%
30d
+0.30%
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