France: Chrome Ore Market Overview 2020

Chrome Ore Market Size in France

The revenue of the chrome ore market in France amounted to $X in 2017, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, chrome ore consumption continues to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the chrome ore market reached its maximum level of $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Chrome Ore Production in France

In 2017, approx. X kg of chromium ores and concentrates were produced in France; remaining stable against the previous year. In general, chrome ore production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Chrome Ore Exports from France

In 2017, exports of chromium ores and concentrates from France amounted to X tonnes, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, chrome ore exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the chrome ore exports reached their peak volume of X tonnes. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the chrome ore exports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, chrome ore exports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, chrome ore exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. In that year, the chrome ore exports reached their peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the chrome ore exports failed to regain its momentum.

Chrome Ore Exports by Country from France

South Africa prevails in chrome ore exports structure, amounting to X tonnes, which was near X% of total exports in 2017. Turkey (X tonnes) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Kazakhstan (X tonnes). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Pakistan (X tonnes), Australia (X tonnes), Albania (X tonnes) and Iran (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

South Africa was also the fastest growing in terms of the chromium ores and concentrates exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Albania (+X%), Australia (+X%), Iran (+X%) and Pakistan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Turkey and Kazakhstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. South Africa (-X%) significantly weakened its position in terms of the global exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest chrome ore supplier from France, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a X% share.

In South Africa, chrome ore exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+X% per year) and Kazakhstan (-X% per year).

Chrome Ore Export Prices by Country in France

In 2017, the chrome ore export price in France amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when the export prices increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for chromium ores and concentrates attained its maximum level of $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Iran ($X per tonne), while South Africa ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Turkey (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chrome Ore Imports into France

In 2017, approx. X tonnes of chromium ores and concentrates were imported into France; going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, chrome ore imports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the chrome ore imports attained its peak figure volume of X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, chrome ore imports totaled $X in 2017. In general, chrome ore imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the chrome ore imports attained its peak figure level in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Chrome Ore Imports by Country into France

In 2017, China (X tonnes) represented the largest importer for chromium ores and concentrates, committing X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Mozambique (X tonnes) and Russia (X tonnes), together committing X% share of total imports. Sweden (X tonnes) occupied the mild share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to chrome ore imports into China stood at +X%. At the same time, Mozambique (+X%) and Sweden (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Russia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Mozambique and China decreased by -X% and -X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chromium ores and concentrates into France, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mozambique ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Russia, with a X% share.

In China, chrome ore imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mozambique (+X% per year) and Russia (-X% per year).

Chrome Ore Import Prices by Country in France

The chrome ore import price in France stood at $X per tonne in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. Overall, chrome ore import price continues to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for chromium ores and concentrates reached their peak level, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Sweden ($X per tonne), while Mozambique ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Sweden (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform