Silicon carbide trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in silicon carbide was worth $1.04 billion in 2024, about 688.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 19% since 2017, and down 15% 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 | $1.04B | 688.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.23B | 733.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.43B | 819.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.05B | 813.9K t |
| 2020 | $727.5M | 599.8K t |
| 2019 | $861.1M | 699.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.05B | 849.6K t |
| 2017 | $877.4M | 794.1K t |
Top silicon carbide exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 40% of world exports, followed by Norway and Brazil. The top three supply 59% between them, out of 74 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $412.4M | 40% |
| Norway | $144.1M | 14% |
| Brazil | $53.8M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $52.7M | 5.1% |
| Japan | $43.6M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $42.7M | 4.1% |
| United States | $38.3M | 3.7% |
| Russia | $37.9M | 3.6% |
| Vietnam | $31.0M | 3% |
| Taiwan | $21.7M | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $17.3M | 1.7% |
| Romania | $17.1M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of Japan and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 40% across 144 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $193.6M | 19% |
| Japan | $123.0M | 12% |
| Germany | $102.8M | 9.9% |
| India | $62.5M | 6% |
| South Korea | $62.2M | 6% |
| Poland | $60.2M | 5.8% |
| Norway | $41.5M | 4% |
| Sweden | $31.8M | 3.1% |
| Taiwan | $31.1M | 3% |
| Mexico | $29.4M | 2.8% |
| France | $26.5M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $25.1M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Norway averaged $6.00 per kg and the Netherlands $0.99 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 2849.20: Carbides: of silicon, whether or not chemically defined. HS 2849 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most silicon carbide?
China exported $412.4 million in 2024, 40% of the world total, followed by Norway (14%) and Brazil (5%). In all, 74 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most silicon carbide?
The United States imported $193.6 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Japan (12%) and Germany (10%). The top three importers together take 40%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in silicon carbide?
It was worth $1.04 billion in 2024, about 688.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 19% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.43 billion. 74 countries reported exports and 144 reported imports.
What is the average price of silicon carbide per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Norway averaged $6.00 per kg and the Netherlands $0.99 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 silicon carbide?
The HS code for silicon carbide is subheading 2849.20, 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 2849 page.
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