Chromium
Which countries have chromium reserves? 9 countries in the Magna Factbook list chromium among their natural resources, ranked and linked.
Last updated: October 2026
9 countries list chromium among their natural resources. Turkey — scored 70.6/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder, ahead of Iran, Kazakhstan. Control of chromium is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on supply chains.
| # | Country | Power |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkey | 70.6/100 |
| 2 | Iran | 65.89/100 |
| 3 | Kazakhstan | 62.95/100 |
| 4 | South Africa | 61.47/100 |
| 5 | Oman | 60.32/100 |
| 6 | Cuba | 49.96/100 |
| 7 | Sudan | 38.64/100 |
| 8 | Zimbabwe | 24.27/100 |
| 9 | South Sudan | 10.23/100 |
Chromium is used for stainless steel, chrome plating, alloys, and pigments.
Among countries tracked by the Bureau, Turkey is the highest-ranked holder of chromium, with a power score of 70.6/100. The ranking reflects national power, not just production volume — it shows who has leverage, not just who has deposits.
The Bureau does not publish a specific percentage for China's control of chromium. China does not appear on the Bureau's list of countries that list chromium among their natural resources.
Chromium is a natural resource tracked by the Bureau. 9 countries list chromium among their natural resources. Turkey — scored 70.6/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder. Control of chromium is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on the supply chains that depend on it.
Which countries hold chromium?
9 countries list chromium among their natural resources. The page ranks each by its national power score, with a link to its full country profile.
Which country holds the most chromium?
Turkey is the highest-ranked holder, with a power score of 70.6/100. The ranking reflects national power, not just reserves — it shows who has leverage, not just who has deposits.
Why is chromium geopolitically important?
Control of chromium is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on the supply chains that depend on it. The Bureau's mineral pages show who holds what, ranked by national power.