Alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) by the United States reached $44.5 million in 2024 (13.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 91 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44.5M | 13.5K t |
| 2023 | $41.9M | 11.4K t |
| 2022 | $50.2M | 15.8K t |
| 2021 | $48.9M | 16.3K t |
| 2020 | $35.7M | 11.1K t |
| 2019 | $43.5M | 20.0K t |
| 2018 | $42.3M | 19.5K t |
| 2017 | $40.5M | 19.6K t |
Where the United States exports alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) to
Most of it went to Canada (26%), Mexico (19%), Singapore (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $11.4M | 26% |
| Mexico | $8.3M | 19% |
| Singapore | $2.5M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 4.6% |
| Brazil | $1.9M | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 3.3% |
| China | $987K | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $961K | 2.2% |
| Colombia | $882K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $877K | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.30 per kg, 214% above the world average of $1.05. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) imports to the United States
Imports of alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) by the United States reached $21.4 million in 2024 (17.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 182 countries. The largest suppliers were Mexico (27%), Canada (16%), Brazil (13%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+738% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $5.8M | 27% |
| Canada | $3.4M | 16% |
| Brazil | $2.7M | 13% |
| Japan | $1.8M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 6% |
| China | $1.2M | 5.7% |
| France | $903K | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $883K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $658K | 3.1% |
| Portugal | $608K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) exports (HS 2839.90): 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 2839.90: Silicates: commercial alkali metal silicates, other than of sodium.
Common questions
What is the value of alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) exported by the United States?
The United States exported alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) worth $44.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 91 countries worldwide, with 15% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($11.4 million), followed by Mexico (19%) and Singapore (6%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 100 buyer countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average export price of alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.30 per kg in 2024, 214% above the world average of $1.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $40.5 million in 2017 to $44.5 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $50.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import alkali metal silicates (non-sodium)?
Yes. The United States imported $21.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, Canada and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $23.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkali metal silicates (non-sodium)?
The HS code for alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) is subheading 2839.90. 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 2839 page.
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