Sodium metasilicate imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported sodium metasilicate worth $7.8 million (9.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 153 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 37% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.3 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 | $7.8M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $13.3M | 14.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 7.6K t |
Where the United States imports sodium metasilicate from
Most of the value came from China (37%), Belgium (36%), Egypt (6%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+706% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 37% |
| Belgium | $2.8M | 36% |
| Egypt | $499K | 6.4% |
| Portugal | $404K | 5.2% |
| Japan | $359K | 4.6% |
| India | $351K | 4.5% |
| Norway | $162K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $121K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $87K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $81K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 34% above the world average of $0.59. 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.
Sodium metasilicate exports from the United States
Exports of sodium metasilicate by the United States reached $3.4 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 74 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (48%), Mexico (13%), Japan (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Chile grew fastest (+349% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.6M | 48% |
| Mexico | $435K | 13% |
| Japan | $203K | 6% |
| Chile | $138K | 4% |
| Brazil | $128K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $125K | 3.7% |
| Romania | $64K | 1.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $53K | 1.5% |
| China | $47K | 1.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $36K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States sodium metasilicate imports (HS 2839.11): 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 2839.11: Silicates: sodium metasilicates.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium metasilicate imported by the United States?
The United States imported sodium metasilicate worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 153 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium metasilicate to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Belgium (36%) and Egypt (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 706% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium metasilicate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sodium metasilicate to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2022 at $13.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export sodium metasilicate?
Yes. The United States exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium metasilicate?
The HS code for sodium metasilicate is subheading 2839.11. 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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