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.
China Market Reviews
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Market expert interviews
Ordinary and Associate Members only - UPGRADE to view.
Weekly Price Update
Historical publicly reported prices for chrome ore, ferrochrome and stainless steel presented in a comprehensive manner.
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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 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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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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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.
Ordinary Members only - UPGRADE to view.
Circular Economy
Learn how chromium by-products are safely used and contribute to saving primary resources.
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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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