In January 2026, China's total chrome ore imports reached 2.2256 million tonnes, down 21.2% month-on-month and up 29.2% year-on-year.
Of this total, 1.8050 million tonnes were imported from South Africa, down 19.4% month-on-month and up 24.0% year-on-year; 77,500 tonnes were imported from Turkey, down 35.0% month-on-month; and 224,500 tonnes were imported from Zimbabwe, down 20.2% month-on-month.
