Silicon dioxide exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of silicon dioxide by the United States reached $270.1 million in 2024 (135.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 129 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $270.1M | 135.3K t |
| 2023 | $265.7M | 129.7K t |
| 2022 | $263.6M | 115.5K t |
| 2021 | $223.9M | 117.4K t |
| 2020 | $199.2M | 97.7K t |
| 2019 | $252.7M | 118.5K t |
| 2018 | $236.2M | 104.7K t |
| 2017 | $244.5M | 108.5K t |
Where the United States exports silicon dioxide to
Most of it went to Mexico (39%), Canada (24%), Germany (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $104.6M | 39% |
| Canada | $65.9M | 24% |
| Germany | $12.7M | 4.7% |
| China | $10.5M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $8.8M | 3.3% |
| Colombia | $8.7M | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $6.6M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $4.5M | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $3.9M | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $3.4M | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.00 per kg, 50% above the world average of $1.33. 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.
Silicon dioxide imports to the United States
Imports of silicon dioxide by the United States reached $218.2 million in 2024 (77.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 199 countries. Most of the value came from Japan (26%), Germany (19%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $55.8M | 26% |
| Germany | $41.1M | 19% |
| China | $29.6M | 14% |
| France | $11.7M | 5.3% |
| Finland | $10.3M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $9.4M | 4.3% |
| India | $8.8M | 4.1% |
| Mexico | $7.1M | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $6.3M | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $5.7M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States silicon dioxide exports (HS 2811.22): 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 2811.22: Silicon dioxide.
Common questions
What is the value of silicon dioxide exported by the United States?
The United States exported silicon dioxide worth $270.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 135.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 129 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy silicon dioxide from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($104.6 million), followed by Canada (24%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 124 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average export price of silicon dioxide per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.00 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $1.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of silicon dioxide from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $244.5 million in 2017 to $270.1 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $244.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import silicon dioxide?
Yes. The United States imported $218.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, Germany and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $51.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for silicon dioxide?
The HS code for silicon dioxide is subheading 2811.22. 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 2811 page.
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