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

Last updated: May 18, 2026

8,745.35
USD/MT
-0.14%
24h change
+0.86%
7-day change
-2.57%
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
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Historical Prices
Last 30 days — USD/MT
DatePriceDaily Change
May 18, 20268,745.35-0.14%
May 17, 20268,757.61-0.30%
May 16, 20268,783.89+0.07%
May 15, 20268,777.62-0.56%
May 14, 20268,827.37+0.78%
May 13, 20268,759.03+0.83%
May 12, 20268,686.71+0.19%
May 10, 20268,670.37-0.88%
May 9, 20268,746.99-0.83%
May 8, 20268,820.26+0.86%
May 7, 20268,744.88+0.79%
May 6, 20268,676.25-0.85%
May 5, 20268,750.36+0.39%
May 4, 20268,716.25-0.38%
May 3, 20268,749.89-0.05%
May 2, 20268,754.49-0.66%
May 1, 20268,812.54-0.12%
Apr 30, 20268,822.93+0.42%
Apr 29, 20268,786.17-0.27%
Apr 28, 20268,810.06-0.59%
Apr 27, 20268,862.73+1.35%
Apr 26, 20268,744.41-0.74%
Apr 24, 20268,809.81-0.28%
Apr 23, 20268,834.34-0.42%
Apr 22, 20268,871.48-0.68%
Apr 21, 20268,932.62-0.25%
Apr 20, 20268,954.69-0.24%
Apr 19, 20268,976.26—
Current Price
8,745.35
USD/MT
24h
-0.14%
7d
+0.86%
30d
-2.57%
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