5 Largest Silicon Producers in the World

In this article, we will take a look at the 5 largest silicon producers in the world. If you want to read our detailed analysis of the silicon metal market and its growth prospects, head on over to the 16 Largest Silicon Producers in the World. 

5. United States

Production of Silicon in 2022 (in thousand metric tons): 310

In the United States, the production of silicon materials mainly took place in six facilities located east of the Mississippi River in 2022. The primary consumers of ferrosilicon were the ferrous foundry and steel industries, with a significant concentration in the Eastern United States. The main source of ferrosilicon was domestically obtained quartzite, which is rich in silica. The primary users of silicon in the US include the solar energy and semiconductor industries.