Silicon metal trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in silicon metal was worth $3.89 billion in 2024, about 1.56 million tonnes. That is an increase of 18% since 2017, and down 0% 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 | $3.89B | 1.56M t |
| 2023 | $3.91B | 1.34M t |
| 2022 | $6.19B | 1.59M t |
| 2021 | $4.65B | 1.71M t |
| 2020 | $2.69B | 1.43M t |
| 2019 | $3.18B | 1.57M t |
| 2018 | $3.93B | 1.70M t |
| 2017 | $3.29B | 1.65M t |
Top silicon metal exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 40% of world exports, followed by Norway and Brazil. The top three supply 65% between them, out of 90 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.56B | 40% |
| Norway | $489.1M | 13% |
| Brazil | $476.8M | 12% |
| France | $221.2M | 5.7% |
| Canada | $128.9M | 3.3% |
| Australia | $120.5M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $117.7M | 3% |
| Spain | $104.5M | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $93.2M | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $89.9M | 2.3% |
| Laos | $86.7M | 2.2% |
| Iceland | $62.1M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Japan. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 38% across 161 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $587.7M | 15% |
| United States | $515.7M | 13% |
| Japan | $381.9M | 9.8% |
| Thailand | $314.2M | 8.1% |
| Malaysia | $198.6M | 5.1% |
| India | $182.9M | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $173.0M | 4.5% |
| China | $164.4M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $156.3M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $152.3M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $128.9M | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $123.1M | 3.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $3.27 per kg and China $2.15 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 2804.69: Silicon: containing by weight less than 99.99% of silicon. HS 2804 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most silicon metal?
China exported $1.56 billion in 2024, 40% of the world total, followed by Norway (13%) and Brazil (12%). In all, 90 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most silicon metal?
Germany imported $587.7 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of the United States (13%) and Japan (10%). The top three importers together take 38%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in silicon metal?
It was worth $3.89 billion in 2024, about 1.56 million tonnes. That is an increase of 18% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $6.19 billion. 90 countries reported exports and 161 reported imports.
What is the average price of silicon metal per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $3.27 per kg and China $2.15 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for silicon metal?
The HS code for silicon metal is subheading 2804.69, 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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