High silicon ferro-silicon trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in high silicon ferro-silicon was worth $3.21 billion in 2024, about 2.25 million tonnes. That is an increase of 3% 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 | $3.21B | 2.25M t |
| 2023 | $3.91B | 2.21M t |
| 2022 | $6.40B | 2.50M t |
| 2021 | $4.55B | 2.63M t |
| 2020 | $2.61B | 2.30M t |
| 2019 | $3.11B | 2.47M t |
| 2018 | $4.15B | 2.76M t |
| 2017 | $3.11B | 2.53M t |
Top high silicon ferro-silicon exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 18% of world exports, followed by Brazil and Malaysia. The top three supply 37% between them, out of 82 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $563.1M | 18% |
| Brazil | $318.1M | 9.9% |
| Malaysia | $307.0M | 9.6% |
| Norway | $300.0M | 9.3% |
| Russia | $232.8M | 7.3% |
| Iceland | $180.2M | 5.6% |
| Kazakhstan | $179.3M | 5.6% |
| Bhutan | $161.1M | 5% |
| Poland | $116.7M | 3.6% |
| Iran | $94.6M | 2.9% |
| France | $76.8M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $75.0M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Japan (17%), South Korea (10%) and the United States (8%). 135 countries imported it, and the top three take 35% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $532.5M | 17% |
| South Korea | $321.1M | 10% |
| United States | $267.7M | 8.3% |
| India | $251.2M | 7.8% |
| Germany | $215.3M | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $175.9M | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $125.9M | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $121.3M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $104.9M | 3.3% |
| Indonesia | $103.9M | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $89.9M | 2.8% |
| China | $84.3M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Iceland averaged $1.77 per kg and Bhutan $1.18 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 7202.21: Ferro-alloys: ferro-silicon, containing by weight more than 55% of silicon. HS 7202 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most high silicon ferro-silicon?
China exported $563.1 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by Brazil (10%) and Malaysia (10%). In all, 82 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most high silicon ferro-silicon?
Japan imported $532.5 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (10%) and the United States (8%). The top three importers together take 35%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in high silicon ferro-silicon?
It was worth $3.21 billion in 2024, about 2.25 million tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $6.40 billion. 82 countries reported exports and 135 reported imports.
What is the average price of high silicon ferro-silicon per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Iceland averaged $1.77 per kg and Bhutan $1.18 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 silicon ferro-silicon?
The HS code for high silicon ferro-silicon is subheading 7202.21, in chapter 72 (iron and steel). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7202 page.
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