China - Mica - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingMica Price in China Skyrocket 28% to $528 per Ton
China Mica Import Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the mica price stood at $528 per ton (CIF, China), surging by 28% against the previous month. Over the last eight-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.8%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was India ($574 per ton), while the price for Madagascar ($312 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Mica Imports
In September 2022, the amount of mica imported into China contracted dramatically to 7.2K tons, which is down by -46.7% against the month before. Overall, imports showed a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 48% against the previous month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 15K tons. From April 2022 to September 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, mica imports plummeted to $3.8M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 47% month-to-month. As a result, imports reached the peak of $6.5M. From April 2022 to September 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
China Mica Imports by Country
In September 2022, India (4.7K tons) constituted the largest supplier of mica to China, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, mica imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Nigeria (1.2K tons), fourfold.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from India totaled -4.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Nigeria (+0.5% per month) and Madagascar (-2.4% per month).
In value terms, India ($2.7M) constituted the largest supplier of mica to China, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nigeria ($667K), with a 17% share of total imports.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from India amounted to -3.7%.
Factors Affecting Mica Prices
Mica is a mineral that is used in a variety of industries, from cosmetics to electronics. The price of mica in China has been on the rise in recent years, due largely to increased demand from these industries. There are a number of factors that have contributed to this increase in price, including:
-The increasing popularity of mica-based products: Mica-based products, such as eyeshadow and blush, have become increasingly popular in recent years. This has led to increased demand for mica, which in turn has driven up prices.
-Restrictions on mining: Due to environmental concerns, the Chinese government has placed restrictions on mica mining. This has led to a decrease in supply, which has resulted in higher prices.
-Increased production costs: Rising labor and energy costs have also contributed to the higher price of mica in China.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mica market in China. 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.
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
