*Estimated. Imports for consumption. Ferrosilicon grades: including the two standard grades of ferrosilicon 50 percent and 75 percent silicon plus miscellaneous silicon alloys. Silicon metal: metallurgical-grade silicon metal. This statistic has been assembled using multiple editions of the report.
In 2024, an estimated ** metric tons of ferrosilicon and ** metric tons of silicon metal were imported by the United States. Silicon alloys and metals are important in various industries. Ferrosilicon is commonly used in ferrous foundries and steel industries. Silicon metal is often used for aluminum, aluminum alloys, and the chemical industry.
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US Geological Survey. (February 3, 2025). Imports of silicon to the United States from 2016 to 2024, by type (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 22, 2026, from /statistics/301540/us-silicon-for-consumption-imports-by-type/
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