GACC: China's chrome ore imports climb 14% in 2025

China's chrome ore imports stood at 23.75 million tonnes in 2025, marking a significant 13.7% increase year-on-year, according to new data released by the country's General Administration of Customs (GACC).

The increase was driven primarily by robust demand from the domestic ferrochrome and stainless steel sectors, coupled with a structural shift in global supply chains, Mysteel Global notes. South Africa solidified its position as the dominant supplier, with China's imports from the country totaling 19.57 million tonnes last year, a