High-purity silicon trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in high-purity silicon was worth $3.63 billion in 2024, about 164.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 37% since 2017, and down 18% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.63B | 164.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.44B | 156.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.86B | 185.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.50B | 195.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.69B | 165.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.22B | 229.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.68B | 263.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.73B | 301.3K t |
Top high-purity silicon exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 32% of world exports, followed by the United States and China. The top three supply 75% between them, out of 62 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.18B | 32% |
| United States | $1.09B | 30% |
| China | $456.4M | 13% |
| Malaysia | $295.8M | 8.2% |
| Japan | $259.0M | 7.1% |
| Taiwan | $135.7M | 3.7% |
| Denmark | $92.4M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $52.4M | 1.4% |
| Italy | $22.9M | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $8.7M | 0.2% |
| France | $6.3M | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $5.9M | 0.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Vietnam is the biggest buyer with 24% of world imports, ahead of China and Japan. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 65% across 113 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $881.6M | 24% |
| China | $855.7M | 24% |
| Japan | $624.2M | 17% |
| South Korea | $244.3M | 6.7% |
| Taiwan | $188.4M | 5.2% |
| Malaysia | $163.8M | 4.5% |
| United States | $120.4M | 3.3% |
| Singapore | $103.1M | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $84.7M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $82.8M | 2.3% |
| Denmark | $73.4M | 2% |
| Russia | $29.2M | 0.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $22.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $183.02 per kg and China $10.59 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2804.61: Silicon: containing by weight not less than 99.99% of silicon. HS 2804 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most high-purity silicon?
Germany exported $1.18 billion in 2024, 32% of the world total, followed by the United States (30%) and China (13%). In all, 62 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most high-purity silicon?
Vietnam imported $881.6 million in 2024, 24% of world imports, ahead of China (24%) and Japan (17%). The top three importers together take 65%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in high-purity silicon?
It was worth $3.63 billion in 2024, about 164.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 37% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $5.86 billion. 62 countries reported exports and 113 reported imports.
What is the average price of high-purity silicon per kg?
The world average declared value was about $22.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Denmark averaged $183.02 per kg and China $10.59 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for high-purity silicon?
The HS code for high-purity silicon is subheading 2804.61, in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2804 page.
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