Member resources

Member Resources

The member area provides exclusive access to a wide range of useful resources on the chromium industry, from market reports to scientific studies.

MEMBERS

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Exclusive benefits

ICDA members benefit from exclusive access to a range of historical and newly published resources including market reports and analysis in various forms (publication, infographics, videos), research results on a wide range of topics, conference and webinar papers as well as interviews with experts.

Market research

Weekly market updates

Monitor the chromium industry markets across the value chain and end-use sectors.

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China Market Reviews

A weekly detailed review based on information from local industry sources, compiled by the ICDA Representative in China.

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Market Reports

Access in-depth country, market-segment and end-uses analyses.

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Market expert interviews

Comprehensive insight from leading industry experts (topics include ferroalloys, China, energy, macro-economy, end-uses…)

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Weekly Price Update

Historical publicly reported prices for chrome ore, ferrochrome and stainless steel presented in a comprehensive manner.

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Chrome Chemicals and Metal News

Monthly update on key developments in the chrome chemicals and metals end-use markets.

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Statistics & quarterly data

Statistical Bulletin

A key ICDA publication giving a full historical outlook of production and trade flows from the 1990s to present day.

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Quarterly infographics

Supply, demand balance for chrome ore and ferrochrome by grades at a glance.

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Quarterly analysis

An in-depth analysis of the latest trends, published every quarter.

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Quarterly production

A report of comprehensively aggregated data, ideal for analysts.

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Quarterly trade

A detailed overview of trade flows based on various custom sources.

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Monthly trade

A detailed overview of monthly trade flows based on various custom sources.

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Conference presentations

Chromium Conferences

The unique, leading and global conference open to all those with an interest in the chromium industry. Papers available to all members.

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Member Meetings

Member-only events featuring exclusive expert presenters.

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Networking events

Specially designed for ICDA members and companies discovering the ICDA. Leading market expert presentations available.

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ESG

LCAs

Reports analysing the environmental performance for the production of several chromium industry intermediary products.

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Circular Economy

Learn how chromium by-products are safely used and contribute to saving primary resources.

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Environmental & Health

Access scientific studies monitoring the environmental and health factors in the chromium industry.

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Stainless steels and special steels

Stainless steel

Stainless steels are corrosion resistant, mechanically strong, heat resistant and hard wearing. Learn about why chromium makes steel stainless.

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Special steels

Learn about why chromium is used as an alloying element in special steels, contributing to their corrosion resistance and durability.

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ICDA Activity Reports

ICDA Activity Reports

Discover key milestones and achievements by the ICDA over the years.

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