Silicon metal imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported silicon metal worth $2.4 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 915 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 638 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 935 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports silicon metal from
China alone supplied 69% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 69% |
| Germany | $472K | 20% |
| Spain | $95K | 4% |
| Taiwan | $79K | 3.3% |
| India | $77K | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $16K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.2% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.10 per kg, close to the world average of $2.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia silicon metal imports (HS 2804.69): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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.
Common questions
What is the value of silicon metal imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported silicon metal worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply silicon metal to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Germany (20%) and Spain (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 8 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of silicon metal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.10 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $2.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of silicon metal to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for silicon metal?
The HS code for silicon metal is subheading 2804.69. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2804 page.
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