How much chromium does Kazakhstan produce and export?
Kazakhstan is the 3rd largest producer of chromium: 7 million tonnes in 2025, 14% of the world's 51 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the nullth largest exporter by value: $113.7 million in 2024, 1.4% of world exports of chromium ore (HS 2610) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Russia, which takes 100% of its chromium exports by value.
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Kazakhstan's chromium production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 million tonnes | 14% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Kazakhstan's chromium exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $113.7 million | 1.4% | 294,195 t | $387 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 2610 (Chromium ores and concentrates).
Where Kazakhstan's chromium goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Kazakhstan's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $114M | 100% |
| Australia | $1,083 | <0.1% |
| Ireland | $303 | <0.1% |
| South Africa | $103 | <0.1% |
| Canada | $5 | <0.1% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Kazakhstan chromium: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/KAZ/chromium/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.