2025 May Colombia Ferro-alloys (HS7202) Export Snapshot: Vol Dip

May Trend: Colombia Ferro-alloys Export

Ferro-alloys, classified under HS Code 7202 (Ferro-alloys), saw a mixed performance in May, with unit prices rising 9.53% month-on-month to $3.53/kg, while export value dropped 13.44% to $38.01M USD. Shipments contracted sharply by 20.97% in volume, totaling 10.78M kg, following April's strong growth. The rebound in prices failed to offset the decline in both value and weight, signaling weaker demand or supply adjustments. No major trade policies or disruptions were reported during the period. The market remains volatile, with fluctuations in both price and volume over the past five months.

Table: Colombia Ferro-alloys Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

China dominates Colombia's ferro-alloys exports, accounting for 60.4% of value vs. 61.8% of weight, revealing a balanced value-volume gap—suggesting China serves as a bulk buyer of mid-grade material rather than a premium market. Japan and Spain follow with similar value-weight alignment (18.1% vs. 17% and 10.8% vs. 10.9%), reinforcing a cost-driven trade structure. The absence of significant premium destinations indicates Colombia’s export strategy prioritizes scale over specialization, likely feeding industrial smelting or alloy production abroad. This heavy reliance on China exposes vulnerability to demand shocks in bulk commodity markets.

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Colombia HS Code 7202 Breakdown & Value Logic

yTrade data reveals Ferro-nickel (7202600000) dominates Colombia's HS Code 7202 exports, capturing 99.89% of value and 99.72% of volume—a clear bulk-volume play. The near-total absence of premium sub-codes like ferro-manganese or ferro-silicon (combined <0.3% volume) signals a low-cost, high-volume strategy for Colombia HS Code 7202 Export markets. With no unit price data, the dominance hinges on weight-driven demand, likely feeding industrial alloy production. This is a commoditized trade, not value-added.

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Colombia Ferro-alloys Buyers List

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Colombia Ferro-alloys Export perform in May?

Colombia's ferro-alloys exports dropped 13.4% month-on-month to $38.01M in May, with volumes falling 21% to 10.78M kg. Unit prices rebounded 9.5% to $3.53/kg.

What are the top Export partners for Colombia Ferro-alloys?

China Mainland ($21.38M), Japan ($6.39M), and Spain ($3.81M) were the top destinations, accounting for 82% of total export value.

Who are the major Ferro-alloys Buyers?

The market is concentrated among specialized trading firms, led by Penavico Tianjin Customs Broker Co Ltd ($7.80M) and Nippon Steel Trading Corporation ($4.41M).

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 7202, with significant activity in ferro-nickel (HS 720260, $37.96M).