Report Update Nov 1, 2024

Puerto Rico - Silicon - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

Single report

Sent by email within 24h (Mon-Fri)

$599 Basic Edition

$2095 Professional Edition

What's the difference?

Subscription

Online access and download

from $350/month

Get instant access to more than 2 million reports, dashboards, and datasets on the IndexBox Platform.

View Pricing

Puerto Rico: Silicon Market 2024

Silicon Exports

Exports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) represented the largest exporter of silicon, mixing up 45% of total exports. Norway (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Brazil (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 34% share of total exports. The United States (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Australia (X tons), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) and Canada (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Malaysia (+64.9%), Bosnia and Herzegovina (+8.8%), Germany (+6.4%), the Netherlands (+4.9%), Norway (+4.4%) and Australia (+1.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Malaysia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +64.9% from 2012-2021. Brazil experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Canada (-3.9%) and the United States (-4.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+9.4 p.p.) and Malaysia (+2.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2021, the share of Canada (-1.6 p.p.), the United States (-2.9 p.p.) and Brazil (-4.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 58% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Malaysia, Norway, Brazil, the Netherlands, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Canada, which together accounted for a further 25%.

Malaysia, with a CAGR of +67.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Silicon Imports

Imports by Country

In 2021, Japan (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented the largest importers of siliconacross the globe, together generating 26% of total imports. It was followed by Thailand (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the United States (X tons), China (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and South Korea (X tons), together generating a 35% share of total imports. The UK (X tons), India (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Italy (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +62.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest silicon importing markets into Puerto Rico were China ($X), Japan ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 48% share of total imports. These countries were followed by South Korea, the United States, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Thailand, the UK, India, the United Arab Emirates, Italy and Vietnam, which together accounted for a further 32%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +47.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for silicon in the world?

China remains the largest silicon consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 49% of total volume. Moreover, silicon consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Japan, fourfold. Germany ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.4% share.

What are the largest producers of silicon in the world?

The country with the largest volume of silicon production was China, accounting for 74% of total volume. Moreover, silicon production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Norway, more than tenfold. Brazil ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of silicon to Puerto Rico?

In value terms, the largest silicon importing markets into Puerto Rico were China, Japan and Germany, together accounting for 48% of total imports. These countries were followed by South Korea, the United States, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Thailand, the UK, India, the United Arab Emirates, Italy and Qatar, which together accounted for a further 32%.

What are the leading importers of silicon from Puerto Rico?

In value terms, China, Germany and the United States constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 58% share of total exports. Malaysia, Norway, Brazil, the Netherlands, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

What is the average export price for silicon in Puerto Rico?

The export price in Puerto Rico stood at less than $0.1 per ton in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year.

What is the average import price for silicon in Puerto Rico?

The import price in Puerto Rico stood at less than $0.1 per ton in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the silicon market in Puerto Rico. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20132150 - Silicon

Country coverage:

Puerto Rico

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Puerto Rico
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

Take advantage of the latest data
Find deeper insights into current market developments
Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
How to load your idle production capacity
How to boost your sales on overseas markets
How to increase your profit margins
How to make your supply chain more sustainable
How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
How to outsource production to other countries
How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023