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Global Chrome Ore Prices: What Changed in July 2026?

Chrome ore prices moved in different directions between 15 June and 20 July 2026, depending on the country of origin, grade and product type. South African prices softened across the board, while several lumpy ore grades from Turkey, Pakistan, Iran, Sudan and Oman moved higher. Higher-grade concentrates from Turkey, Albania and Zimbabwe, however, recorded declines.

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Global chrome ore mining and exports

The Stability and Strategy of China’s Chrome Ore Market

China’s chrome ore market looks stable on the surface. Inventory levels remain comfortable, freight conditions are steady, and price direction has been relatively contained in recent months. That doesn’t tell the whole story, however. The underlying shifts influencing supply and demand still point firmly toward South Africa.

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Ore trading chart with candlestick indicators and Bollinger Bands

How to Register for SwapX Weekly Reports

Registering to become a subscriber to SwapX’s weekly mailer is a simple three-step process. Here’s how you can become a subscriber and start receiving important chrome ore market reports. What is a SwapX weekly report? A weekly report is a mailer sent out by SwapX on a weekly basis. These mailers include important information that

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