Ferrochromium: World Production, By Country Or Locality

This table presents global production figures of ferrochromium, broken down by country or locality, over the five-year period from 2019 through 2023. Ferrochromium is a critical alloy used primarily in the manufacture of stainless steel and other corrosion-resistant alloys, making its production data vital for understanding supply chain dynamics in the steel industry. Monitoring these production trends helps assess the availability of this essential material, informs market forecasts, and guides economic and industrial policy decisions related to metal commodities.

Analysis of the data reveals that China remains the dominant producer, increasing its output from 6.03 million metric tons in 2019 to an estimated 7.75 million metric tons in 2023, reflecting steady growth over the period. South Africa, the second-largest producer, showed a rebound in 2022 with 3.9 million metric tons after a dip in 2020 but slightly decreased to an estimated 3.2 million metric tons in 2023. India’s production notably surged to an estimated 1.4 million metric tons in 2023, up from 930,000 metric tons in 2019, indicating significant expansion. Conversely, Kazakhstan’s output has declined from 1.86 million metric tons in 2019 to an estimated 1.4 million metric tons in 2023. Zimbabwe also demonstrated strong growth, nearly doubling production from 311,500 metric tons in 2019 to an estimated 400,000 metric tons in 2023. Overall, world production increased from 14 million metric tons in 2019 to an estimated 15.7 million metric tons in 2023, highlighting a general upward trend despite fluctuations in some regions.