Understanding Ferrochrome prices
Raw materials and production
Ferrochrome is an iron-chromium alloy produced from chromite ore through energy-intensive processing. Different carbon grades serve different metallurgical needs. A chromium-content quotation requires attention to the amount of contained chromium rather than gross alloy weight.
Applications and consumption
Stainless-steel production consumes ferrochrome to supply chromium, which supports corrosion resistance. Certain alloy steels also use it. The required grade depends on the composition and processing route of the steel being manufactured.
What affects Ferrochrome prices?
Chromite availability, electricity costs, furnace operating rates and stainless-steel output affect ferrochrome prices. Contract timing and carbon grade can influence quotations. A price per pound of contained chromium cannot be compared directly with a price per tonne of alloy.
How to read Ferrochrome price today
This page follows Ferrochrome in European ferrochrome reference — Samchrome. The price type is Quarterly producer reference, with values expressed in US cents/lb Cr. Compare quotations only after matching the product specification, unit, market and publication period. Changes in the chart describe the recorded series; they do not measure every transaction in the wider market. A local purchase may include freight, processing, taxes or dealer margins. Differences in quality or delivery conditions can therefore produce a different final cost even when the reference price is unchanged.
The displayed date or period identifies the latest publication available. Weekly, quarterly, annual, auction or effective-date records follow their own schedule and should not be read as continuous live quotations.
Further reading: World Steel Association — raw materials ↗
Frequently asked questions about Ferrochrome
What is Ferrochrome price today?
The latest available value is 152.00 US cents/lb Cr, for 2026 Q4. It represents Quarterly producer reference. Check the displayed period and market before treating it as a quotation for a purchase today. The displayed date or period identifies the latest publication available. Weekly, quarterly, annual, auction or effective-date records follow their own schedule and should not be read as continuous live quotations.
What affects Ferrochrome prices?
Chromite availability, electricity costs, furnace operating rates and stainless-steel output affect ferrochrome prices. Contract timing and carbon grade can influence quotations. A price per pound of contained chromium cannot be compared directly with a price per tonne of alloy.
What is Ferrochrome used for in everyday life and industry?
Stainless-steel production consumes ferrochrome to supply chromium, which supports corrosion resistance. Certain alloy steels also use it. The required grade depends on the composition and processing route of the steel being manufactured.
Why can local Ferrochrome prices differ from this chart?
Local offers may include delivery, processing, taxes and commercial margins. Differences in quality, product form, market and contract timing can also change the price. Compare the same specification and unit before drawing conclusions.
Where can I compare historical Ferrochrome prices?
Use the price chart and dated history table on this page, or download the CSV. Choose a period and keep the market, product and units consistent. Missing publication dates are not filled with invented observations.