Sodium metasilicate trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sodium metasilicate was worth $83.3 million in 2024, about 141.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 7% since 2017, and up 6% 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 | $83.3M | 141.4K t |
| 2023 | $78.5M | 125.3K t |
| 2022 | $109.5M | 152.8K t |
| 2021 | $69.5M | 130.2K t |
| 2020 | $62.4M | 126.2K t |
| 2019 | $73.9M | 134.4K t |
| 2018 | $91.1M | 163.6K t |
| 2017 | $78.1M | 163.5K t |
Top sodium metasilicate exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 46% of world exports, followed by Belgium and the Netherlands. The top three supply 68% between them, out of 74 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $38.0M | 46% |
| Belgium | $13.3M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $5.5M | 6.6% |
| Japan | $4.4M | 5.2% |
| United States | $3.4M | 4.1% |
| Taiwan | $2.9M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $2.4M | 2.8% |
| Egypt | $2.3M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $1.0M | 1.3% |
| Colombia | $928K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $909K | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of Japan and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 153 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9.5M | 11% |
| Japan | $9.1M | 11% |
| United States | $7.8M | 9.4% |
| Canada | $4.1M | 4.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $2.7M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $2.7M | 3.2% |
| Indonesia | $2.3M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 2.6% |
| Senegal | $1.9M | 2.3% |
| France | $1.8M | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $45.30 per kg and China $0.41 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 2839.11: Silicates: sodium metasilicates. HS 2839 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sodium metasilicate?
China exported $38.0 million in 2024, 46% of the world total, followed by Belgium (16%) and the Netherlands (7%). In all, 74 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sodium metasilicate?
Germany imported $9.5 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Japan (11%) and the United States (9%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sodium metasilicate?
It was worth $83.3 million in 2024, about 141.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 7% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $109.5 million. 74 countries reported exports and 153 reported imports.
What is the average price of sodium metasilicate per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $45.30 per kg and China $0.41 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 sodium metasilicate?
The HS code for sodium metasilicate is subheading 2839.11, 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 2839 page.
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