5 Largest Silicon Producers in the World

2. Russia

Production of Silicon in 2022 (in thousand metric tons): 640

Russia is amongst the leading silicon producers in the world, with an annual silicon production of 640,000 metric tons in 2022. Rusal is one of the leading silicon-producing companies in Russia. The company is engaged in the production of two types of products – smelter-grade silicon and refined silicon. Refined silicon is used to cater to the needs of the chemical and electrical industries in the country.