How much silicon does Brazil produce and export?
Brazil is the 2nd largest producer of silicon: 180,000 tonnes in 2025, 3.9% of the world's 4.6 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $477.3 million in 2024, 12% of world exports of silicon metal (HS 280469) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the United States, which takes 47% of its silicon exports by value.
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Brazil's silicon production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 180,000 tonnes | 3.9% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Brazil's silicon exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $477.3 million | 12% | 177,391 t | $2,691 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 280469 (Silicon, less than 99.99% silicon by weight).
Where Brazil's silicon goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Brazil's exports |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $227M | 47% |
| Germany | $88M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $52M | 11% |
| Malaysia | $23M | 4.8% |
| Japan | $20M | 4.2% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Brazil silicon: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/BRA/silicon/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.