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From Which Countries Did the US Import Solar Panels in 2025?

U.S. solar projects continued heavy reliance on imported silicon panels and cells in 2025, with 33 GW of panels and 21 GW of cells entering the market. Imports shifted toward Southeast Asian suppliers, led by Indonesia, Laos and India, while Ethiopia and the Philippines emerged as new exporters by year‑end. Domestic manufacturing remains limited, with roughly 50 GW of panel assembly capacity but under 5 GW of cell output, necessitating continued imports. The data suggest a gradual ramp‑up of U.S. panel assembly but a persistent dependency on foreign cells.