South Africa's chrome ore exports rebound 14% in February on China demand

Source: Mysteel Apr 03, 2026 09:00

South Africa's chrome ore exports rebounded in February to reach 2.42 million tonnes, up 14% from January and by 71.5% year-on-year, according to data from the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

Exports to China totalled 1.51 million tonnes in February, up 9% month-on-month and by 144.1% year-on-year, the SARS statistics indicate, with the rise from January reflecting strong feedstock demand from Chinese ferrochrome smelters and expectations of tighter supply from South Africa's major chrome ore producer, Glencore. China's total domestic production