High silicon ferro-silicon imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $267.7 million of high silicon ferro-silicon in 2024 (159.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 135 countries. Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $836.7 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 | $267.7M | 159.4K t |
| 2023 | $462.4M | 172.7K t |
| 2022 | $836.7M | 183.2K t |
| 2021 | $178.4M | 90.6K t |
| 2020 | $134.2M | 106.9K t |
| 2019 | $139.1M | 105.3K t |
| 2018 | $155.7M | 92.0K t |
| 2017 | $142.5M | 97.2K t |
Where the United States imports high silicon ferro-silicon from
Most of the value came from Canada (17%), Brazil (17%), Malaysia (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Azerbaijan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $45.7M | 17% |
| Brazil | $44.4M | 17% |
| Malaysia | $35.3M | 13% |
| Iceland | $32.9M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $20.4M | 7.6% |
| Russia | $13.2M | 4.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $12.7M | 4.8% |
| India | $11.5M | 4.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $6.8M | 2.5% |
| Paraguay | $6.3M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.68 per kg, close to the world average of $1.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High silicon ferro-silicon exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported high silicon ferro-silicon worth $13.8 million (7.8 thousand tonnes). Canada alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+803% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $8.1M | 58% |
| Mexico | $3.0M | 22% |
| Czech Republic | $625K | 4.5% |
| South Africa | $538K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $491K | 3.6% |
| India | $476K | 3.4% |
| France | $170K | 1.2% |
| El Salvador | $86K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $84K | 0.6% |
| Brazil | $77K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States high silicon ferro-silicon imports (HS 7202.21): 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 7202.21: Ferro-alloys: ferro-silicon, containing by weight more than 55% of silicon.
Common questions
What is the value of high silicon ferro-silicon imported by the United States?
The United States imported high silicon ferro-silicon worth $267.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 159.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 135 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply high silicon ferro-silicon to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($45.7 million), followed by Brazil (17%) and Malaysia (13%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of high silicon ferro-silicon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.68 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $1.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of high silicon ferro-silicon to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $142.5 million in 2017 to $267.7 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2022 at $836.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $289.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export high silicon ferro-silicon?
Yes. The United States exported $13.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the Czech Republic. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $253.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for high silicon ferro-silicon?
The HS code for high silicon ferro-silicon is subheading 7202.21. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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