Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Ferro-silicon, >55% silicon. In 2022, Ferro-silicon, >55% silicon were the world's 630th most traded product, with a total trade of $6.15B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Ferro-silicon, >55% silicon grew by 37.6%, from $4.47B to $6.15B. Trade in Ferro-silicon, >55% silicon represent 0.026% of total world trade.
Ferro-silicon, >55% silicon are a part of Ferroalloys.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Ferro-silicon, >55% silicon were China ($1.34B), Russia ($830M), Norway ($555M), Malaysia ($425M), and Brazil ($419M).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Ferro-silicon, >55% silicon were Japan ($926M), United States ($829M), Germany ($456M), South Korea ($410M), and Netherlands ($398M).
Ranking Ferro-silicon, >55% silicon ranks 3453rd in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Ferro-silicon is an alloy of silicon and iron. It is used in the steel-making process. When steel is made, the ferro-silicon is melted with the iron. The silicon reduces the amount of oxygen in the iron, which reduces the amount of carbon that is added to the steel.