Silicon metal imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of silicon metal by the United States reached $515.7 million in 2024 (167.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 161 countries. Value rose 28% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $702.5 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 | $515.7M | 167.0K t |
| 2023 | $402.5M | 98.7K t |
| 2022 | $702.5M | 128.2K t |
| 2021 | $311.7M | 129.3K t |
| 2020 | $249.9M | 117.1K t |
| 2019 | $346.0M | 142.9K t |
| 2018 | $335.8M | 119.3K t |
| 2017 | $348.4M | 150.7K t |
Where the United States imports silicon metal from
The largest suppliers were Brazil (44%), Canada (22%), Norway (10%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $224.8M | 44% |
| Canada | $114.6M | 22% |
| Norway | $50.8M | 9.9% |
| Australia | $44.1M | 8.6% |
| Malaysia | $21.4M | 4.2% |
| Laos | $18.9M | 3.7% |
| Thailand | $13.5M | 2.6% |
| France | $9.7M | 1.9% |
| Georgia | $5.3M | 1% |
| Angola | $4.2M | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.09 per kg, 24% above the world average of $2.50. 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 metal exports from the United States
The United States exported $46.9 million of silicon metal in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Malaysia (48%), Vietnam (26%), Mexico (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+401% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $22.6M | 48% |
| Vietnam | $12.4M | 27% |
| Mexico | $5.0M | 11% |
| Thailand | $1.3M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $1.0M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $282K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $257K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $237K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 the United States?
The United States imported silicon metal worth $515.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 167.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 161 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply silicon metal to the United States?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($224.8 million), followed by Canada (22%) and Norway (10%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 330% on the year.
What is the average import price of silicon metal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.09 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $2.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of silicon metal to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $348.4 million in 2017 to $515.7 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2022 at $702.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $401.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export silicon metal?
Yes. The United States exported $46.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Vietnam and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $468.8 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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