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

Various levels of membership qualify for access to different types of resources. For information on membership or to upgrade an existing membership visit our Join Us page.

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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Webinars

Members’ only webinars focusing on quarterly supply/demand balance and market analysis.

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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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ESG Technical Summit

The only technical conference for ESG professionals in the chromium industry, focusing on sustainability and decarbonisation.

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Regulatory & Sustainability News

Monthly and quarterly newsletters covering the latest regulations with a strong focus on REACH and the EU Green Deal and their legislative implications.

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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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