Global production (Mt):
Chrome ore (7.38 Mt +24.5%): Pick up in chrome ore production as countries came out of lockdowns and markets reopened. Indian output remained affected by disruptions caused by the mine auctions. Reported trade was down at time of publication as demand remained dampened.
Ferrochrome (3.21 Mt +5.3%): Pick-up in production as countries came out of lockdown. Power and logistics issues continued to plague South Africa. Reported trade was down at time of publication as demand remained dampened.
Global trade (Mt):
Chrome ore (3.60 Mt -0.83%):3 main exporting countries: South Africa, Turkey, Zimbabwe; 3 main importing countries: China, Indonesia, Germany.
Ferrochrome (1.29 Mt -19%):3 main exporting countries: South Africa, Kazakhstan, India; 3 main importing countries: China, Japan, South Korea.
- [Editor:Catherine Ren]
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