Import origins by country
Where US imports come from each month, country by country.
Silicon wafers price per kg
MaterialSemiconductorsSupply easing
Price per kg
$88.36
- 1M
- −36.9%
- 6M
- −82.4%
- 1Y
- −84.3%
- 5Y
- −85.8%
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Silicon wafers price chart
The Stockatomics monthly US benchmark for silicon wafers, in US dollars per kg.
$88.36
- 1m
- −36.9%
- 6m
- −82.4%
- 1y
- −84.3%
- 5y
- −85.8%
18 October 2026
- Benchmark price
- $88.36
- Import volume
- Locked
- All-imports price
- Locked
- Premium-priced imports
- Locked
- China share of imports
- Locked
- China unit-value spread
- Locked
- Origin countries
- Locked
At a glance
Silicon wafers key figures
- Price per kg
- $88.36
- 1-month change
- −36.9%
- 6-month change
- −82.4%
- 1-year change
- −84.3%
- 5-year change
- −85.8%
- 12-month high
- $503.36
- 12-month low
- $40.70
- Price month
- October 2026
- Price type
- Stockatomics monthly benchmark
- Supply verdict
- Easing
- Sector
- Semiconductors
- Last updated
- 18 October 2026
By month
Silicon wafers monthly prices
The silicon wafers benchmark for every month from January 2010 to October 2026, in US dollars per kg, newest first.
| Month | Price per kg | Change |
|---|---|---|
| $88.36 | 0.0% | |
| $88.36 | 0.0% | |
| $88.36 | −36.9% | |
| $140.06 | +63.3% | |
| $85.75 | −30.4% | |
| $123.13 | +202.5% | |
| $40.70 | −77.3% | |
| $179.22 | −64.3% | |
| $501.76 | +7.6% | |
| $466.48 | −2.3% | |
| $477.50 | −5.1% | |
| $503.36 | −3.1% | |
| $519.54 | −19.1% | |
| $642.59 | +14.4% | |
| $561.72 | +9.5% | |
| $512.85 | +2.4% | |
| $500.88 | +5.1% | |
| $476.58 | −3.5% | |
| $493.87 | +7.5% | |
| $459.61 | −27.9% | |
| $637.74 | +6.9% | |
| $596.82 | +3.0% | |
| $579.45 | +24.4% | |
| $465.70 | −14.2% | |
| $543.01 | −4.7% | |
| $569.90 | −1.4% | |
| $578.19 | +3.9% | |
| $556.67 | +6.5% | |
| $522.67 | −5.1% | |
| $550.93 | −30.9% | |
| $797.03 | +33.2% | |
| $598.37 | −12.1% | |
| $680.68 | +5.7% | |
| $644.19 | +2.0% | |
| $631.44 | −0.9% | |
| $637.18 | +12.5% | |
| $566.22 | −17.0% | |
| $682.11 | +9.8% | |
| $621.00 | −4.2% | |
| $648.51 | −0.3% | |
| $650.28 | +2.4% | |
| $635.15 | +11.7% | |
| $568.72 | +0.7% | |
| $564.79 | −5.3% | |
| $596.27 | −5.3% | |
| $629.36 | +17.2% | |
| $536.79 | −8.8% | |
| $588.44 | +0.2% | |
| $587.14 | −0.4% | |
| $589.31 | −17.7% | |
| $716.39 | +6.7% | |
| $671.70 | +2.8% | |
| $653.48 | +1.6% | |
| $643.16 | +7.2% | |
| $599.77 | −9.8% | |
| $664.89 | −7.4% | |
| $718.04 | +25.3% | |
| $573.26 | −10.2% | |
| $638.25 | +3.1% | |
| $619.21 | +6.6% | |
| $581.04 | +2.4% | |
| $567.56 | −8.6% | |
| $621.01 | +7.4% | |
| $578.46 | +2.5% | |
| $564.47 | +1.2% | |
| $557.53 | +8.2% | |
| $515.40 | −7.1% | |
| $554.58 | +2.2% | |
| $542.48 | +2.2% | |
| $530.59 | −6.0% | |
| $564.57 | −8.0% | |
| $613.78 | +2.5% | |
| $599.09 | +4.5% | |
| $573.19 | −11.8% | |
| $649.58 | −0.6% | |
| $653.36 | +7.1% | |
| $609.95 | +6.2% | |
| $574.24 | −0.6% | |
| $577.71 | −0.7% | |
| $581.75 | +5.0% | |
| $554.13 | −8.9% | |
| $608.51 | −10.9% | |
| $683.23 | +18.8% | |
| $575.28 | −4.5% | |
| $602.49 | −11.7% | |
| $682.47 | +13.3% | |
| $602.17 | −1.1% | |
| $609.11 | +20.5% | |
| $505.62 | −23.2% | |
| $658.39 | +2.2% | |
| $644.19 | +4.2% | |
| $618.11 | +6.9% | |
| $578.38 | −2.3% | |
| $591.80 | −15.0% | |
| $695.93 | +41.3% | |
| $492.69 | −24.9% | |
| $656.41 | +15.0% | |
| $570.90 | 0.0% | |
| $570.77 | −9.5% | |
| $630.77 | +40.5% | |
| $449.00 | −10.6% | |
| $502.06 | −4.2% | |
| $523.98 | +6.9% | |
| $490.11 | −3.5% | |
| $508.03 | −7.1% | |
| $546.71 | +1.4% | |
| $539.32 | +12.6% | |
| $478.87 | −8.7% | |
| $524.52 | −3.4% | |
| $542.74 | −7.9% | |
| $589.61 | +22.9% | |
| $479.82 | −14.0% | |
| $557.77 | +26.9% | |
| $439.58 | +11.5% | |
| $394.13 | +6.2% | |
| $371.01 | −23.1% | |
| $482.44 | +22.8% | |
| $392.86 | −9.2% | |
| $432.52 | +10.1% | |
| $392.71 | +9.0% | |
| $360.32 | −2.0% | |
| $367.85 | +8.7% | |
| $338.28 | −9.0% | |
| $371.55 | −6.5% | |
| $397.58 | +14.0% | |
| $348.71 | −11.2% | |
| $392.62 | +0.7% | |
| $389.86 | −6.4% | |
| $416.55 | +14.4% | |
| $364.22 | −4.7% | |
| $382.21 | +8.0% | |
| $353.89 | +0.3% | |
| $352.76 | −1.6% | |
| $358.36 | −15.6% | |
| $424.41 | −1.9% | |
| $432.48 | −1.1% | |
| $437.32 | −3.3% | |
| $452.41 | +2.9% | |
| $439.47 | +3.6% | |
| $424.13 | −15.0% | |
| $498.92 | +20.7% | |
| $413.40 | −31.1% | |
| $600.41 | +25.8% | |
| $477.35 | −16.9% | |
| $574.46 | −9.8% | |
| $636.67 | +1.0% | |
| $630.43 | −1.8% | |
| $642.18 | +28.1% | |
| $501.15 | −4.8% | |
| $526.44 | −5.7% | |
| $558.19 | −11.4% | |
| $630.06 | +5.6% | |
| $596.40 | +10.7% | |
| $538.77 | −10.2% | |
| $599.66 | +11.7% | |
| $536.76 | −8.4% | |
| $585.73 | +3.6% | |
| $565.42 | −5.3% | |
| $596.94 | +13.4% | |
| $526.40 | −6.0% | |
| $559.72 | −14.1% | |
| $651.89 | −13.0% | |
| $749.08 | +28.9% | |
| $581.20 | −10.2% | |
| $647.08 | −5.1% | |
| $681.69 | +6.5% | |
| $639.90 | +6.5% | |
| $601.12 | −5.7% | |
| $637.54 | −14.7% | |
| $747.66 | +13.0% | |
| $661.60 | −3.2% | |
| $683.75 | +22.5% | |
| $557.94 | −0.6% | |
| $561.45 | +26.2% | |
| $444.82 | −18.2% | |
| $543.61 | +8.5% | |
| $501.01 | −9.4% | |
| $553.06 | −24.2% | |
| $729.26 | +21.8% | |
| $598.58 | −9.7% | |
| $662.77 | −6.9% | |
| $711.76 | +9.0% | |
| $653.00 | −10.1% | |
| $726.02 | −6.7% | |
| $778.01 | +26.6% | |
| $614.30 | −24.6% | |
| $815.05 | +0.6% | |
| $809.85 | −0.6% | |
| $814.93 | +12.8% | |
| $722.41 | −14.4% | |
| $844.21 | +20.0% | |
| $703.22 | −5.4% | |
| $743.00 | +3.4% | |
| $718.37 | −2.1% | |
| $733.62 | −18.2% | |
| $897.00 | +19.5% | |
| $750.54 | −9.6% | |
| $830.39 | +8.6% | |
| $764.42 | +1.9% | |
| $750.50 | −4.6% | |
| $786.37 | −1.4% | |
| $797.80 | - |
Summary
Silicon wafers price summary
Over the past month the price has slipped 36.9%.
Over the past 12 months it has ranged from $40.70 to $503.36 per kg.
Over one year the price has changed −84.3%, and over five years −85.8%.
Supply
Silicon wafers supply verdict
Supply easing
The Stockatomics supply verdict for silicon wafers is easing. Easing means the signals Stockatomics tracks point to supply getting easier to come by.
Stockatomics reads the supply of every component each month as tightening, stable or easing, from its price, its imports, its producers and how concentrated its supply is. The measures behind each verdict, and the score they add up to, are in the Stockatomics Terminal.
Explainer
About silicon wafers
Stockatomics tracks silicon wafers among the materials semiconductors depend on, with a monthly US benchmark price per kg.
The listed companies that make silicon wafers include GlobalWafers, Shin-Etsu Chemical, Siltronic and Sumco, and those that buy silicon wafers include Intel, Samsung Electronics and TSMC.
Stocks
Silicon wafers stocks
The listed producers and buyers of silicon wafers, by name.
Producers
| Company | Ticker | Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| GlobalWafers | 6488 | TPEX |
| Shin-Etsu Chemical | 4063 | TYO |
| Siltronic | WAF | ETR |
| Sumco | 3436 | TYO |
Buyers
| Company | Ticker | Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | INTC | NASDAQ |
| Samsung Electronics | 005930 | KRX |
| TSMC | TSM | NYSE |
Stockatomics Terminal
More silicon wafers data in the Terminal
The Stockatomics Terminal has the full picture for silicon wafers, for subscribers.
Import volume and full price history
The benchmark beside monthly import volumes and the Terminal’s other import price series.
Supply concentration and elasticity
How concentrated supply is and how hard it is to expand, as the Terminal scores them.
The measures behind the supply verdict
Each month’s readings behind the verdict and the score they add up to.
FAQ
Silicon wafers FAQ
What is the price of silicon wafers per kg today?
The Stockatomics US benchmark price of silicon wafers is $88.36 per kg as of October 2026. Stockatomics updates it every month.
Is supply of silicon wafers tightening?
The Stockatomics supply verdict for silicon wafers is easing. Easing means the signals Stockatomics tracks point to supply getting easier to come by.
Who makes silicon wafers?
The listed companies Stockatomics links as producers of silicon wafers are GlobalWafers (TPEX: 6488), Shin-Etsu Chemical (TYO: 4063), Siltronic (ETR: WAF) and Sumco (TYO: 3436).
Who buys silicon wafers?
The listed companies Stockatomics links as buyers of silicon wafers are Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), Samsung Electronics (KRX: 005930) and TSMC (NYSE: TSM).
What does the silicon wafers benchmark measure?
The Stockatomics benchmark for silicon wafers is a monthly US price in US dollars per kg, published every month and current as of October 2026.
Where can I see the full data for silicon wafers?
The Stockatomics Terminal holds the full price history with monthly import volumes, import origins by country, supply concentration and elasticity, and the measures behind the supply verdict for silicon wafers, for subscribers.
Sources
Sources
- The monthly silicon wafers price, from U.S. trade data.
- The producers and buyers, from company filings.