Chrome Concentrate

Chrome Concentrate: Feeding the World's Stainless Steel Industry

Chrome ore is the essential raw material for ferrochrome and stainless steel production, and Zimbabwe holds the world's second-largest chromite reserves after South Africa — placing it at the centre of a supply chain with no viable substitute.

Why It Matters

• No Substitute — chromium is the element that makes stainless steel "stainless"; there is no commercially viable alternative.
• Concentrated Supply — the vast majority of global chromite reserves sit in just two countries, giving well-positioned Zimbabwean supply real strategic weight.
• Steady Industrial Demand — driven by global stainless steel production, led by construction, infrastructure and industrial equipment demand.

Indicative Pricing

Beneficiated chrome concentrate (46% Cr2O3 grade) has typically traded in the region of $200–$300 per tonne CIF China in recent years, with premiums for higher Cr2O3 content and favourable Cr:Fe ratios. Final pricing depends on grade, ratio and shipment terms — Explonat provides a current quote against your required specification.

Sourced Through Explonat

We supply beneficiated concentrate from vetted Zimbabwean chromite deposits, processed to the exact Cr2O3 grade and Cr:Fe ratio your smelter requires, with certificates of analysis on every consignment — a direct, compliant route to source without unnecessary intermediaries.