5 Largest Silicon Producers in the World

3. Brazil

Production of Silicon in 2022 (in thousand metric tons): 400

Brazil has secured third position on our list of the largest silicon producers in the world. RIMA holds the distinction of being Brazil’s largest silicon metal producer and ranks as the second-largest globally. The company’s silicon metal is used by various industries such as metallurgical, chemical, and photovoltaic, The Silicon Metal and Ferroalloys process employed by RIMA utilizes renewable resources, specifically charcoal and wood chips.