LCIB Crome Service

Build up value by bolstering your
competitive advantage

LCIB offers a unique perspective on the markets for chrome in China, Europe, East Asia, and the USA.


We offer exclusive access to high-value, proprietary data and insights about the real-time state of the South African, Indian, and Brazilian chrome supply chains. Our associates are based in the key centres of London, Johannesburg/Maputo and Shanghai, keeping a finger on the pulse of the chrome markets at all times.

Our Chrome Service reports are developed using the most comprehensive statistical database of South African chrome ore and ferrochrome shipments that are not currently available in the public domain.

  • Our reports are required reading for all chrome industry professionals interested in current forward business planning relating to the Chinese stainless steel sector.
  • Invaluable to investors, managers and consultants involved in chrome ore and ferrochrome production and investment planning.
  • Compiled through rigorous in-house research and reconciled during regular interviews with key producers, traders and end users.

A tactical and strategic toolkit


Our team produces strategy-defining monthly and weekly tactical reports with data that is not available elsewhere.


We offer growth strategy and market penetration recommendations; fundamental market and price analysis; feasibility studies; business/project risk and competitor assessments; financial and technical viability studies, procurement best practice studies; market and pricing forecasts; market entry advice and other value-added services.

Operational focus for superior strategic performance

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Versatile usability to maximise value creation

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