Brazil is the leading trade partner for silicon imported into the United States, accounting for some 23 percent of total shipments between 2019 and 2022. This was followed by Russia, making up another 18 percent of U.S. silicon total imports. Due to its semiconductor properties, silicon is often used in solar panels, computer chips, and as a part of the automotive industry.
Distribution of silicon imported into the United States from 2019 to 2022, by country of origin
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US Geological Survey. (January 31, 2024). Distribution of silicon imported into the United States from 2019 to 2022, by country of origin [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 24, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/301578/us-percentage-total-silicon-import-sources-by-country/
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Distribution of silicon imported into the United States from 2019 to 2022, by country of origin [Graph], US Geological Survey, January 31, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/301578/us-percentage-total-silicon-import-sources-by-country/