America has become the biggest buyer of Shilajit!
On one side there are modern medicines and on the other side there are thousands of years old Himalayan herbs. This conflict is now at a new level, as the world’s most technologically advanced country, the United States of America (USA), has currently become the largest buyer of Shilajit from India. This is not a small purchase.
According to global data from Volza, there has been a tremendous growth of 117% in the global import market of Shilajit in the last one year (from June 2024 to May 2025). A total of 1,518 shipments were imported all over the world and America is at the forefront of this entire purchase. After America comes United Arab Emirates (UAE) and United Kingdom (UK). Why has the country which tests everything in the lab suddenly become so kind to this ‘sweat of the mountains’?
Himalaya’s ‘sweat’ becomes American power booster
It is no coincidence that America became the world’s largest Shilajit importer. There are many concrete reasons behind this but the most important reason is the craze of alternative medicine in the American society.
In western countries, especially America, people are now getting tired of medicines that only treat symptoms. There a large section is focusing on holistic health and proper treatment. American citizens are now looking for things that are natural and strengthen the body from the roots. That’s why Shilajit, known for its natural energy, stamina and many other benefits in Ayurveda, has become the center of this new health revolution.
Statistics show that American buyers are purchasing Shilajit from Indian exporters on a large scale. According to Volza data, on July 9, 2025, several large shipments of ‘BETTERALT HIMALAYAN SHILAJIT’ and ‘SHILAJIT RESIN’ were sent from India to America, worth thousands of dollars.
American people are mainly buying it to increase energy, immunity and mental strength. Additionally, it is also being seen as a perfect cure for sexual health problems and overall weakness. Apart from this, branding and marketing of Ayurvedic products has also played an important role in this. In the US market, Shilajit is being sold in forms like capsules, resin and even honey sticks (with honey), which has increased its reach.
What is the price of Shilajit in America?
You can estimate the huge demand for Shilajit in America from its price. While in India the price of 10 grams of pure Shilajit can range from ₹200 to ₹950 on an average, the game is completely different in the American market. The price of Shilajit in America ranges from $5 to $150 (approximately ₹435 to ₹13,068). This price depends on the quality, brand and purity of Shilajit. American consumers are ready to pay this huge price, which shows how much they are spending on health supplements and how high Shilajit has become in their choice.
Where does Shilajit come from?
Shilajit is also called ‘sweat of the mountains’. It is a sticky, dark black substance that seeps from between the rocks in the high mountain areas of the Himalayas. It is formed after plants and organic matter decompose over thousands of years.
It is filled with fulvic acid, many minerals and antioxidants. This is the reason why in Ayurveda it is considered the most effective way to remove weakness and increase testosterone levels rapidly.
It is mainly found in the Himalayan regions of India, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tibet and the hilly areas of China. Removing it is a very risky task. People risk their lives to climb steep rocks, extract it from cracks, and then purify it by boiling and filtering it several times. The taste of real Shilajit is very bitter.