Mica; Powder Price in Romania - 2023

Contents:

1. Mica; Powder Price in Romania (CIF) - 2022
2. Mica; Powder Price in Romania (FOB) - 2022
3. Mica; Powder Imports in Romania
4. Mica; Powder Exports in Romania

Mica; Powder Price in Romania (CIF) - 2022

The average mica; powder import price stood at $955 per ton in 2022, growing by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, mica; powder import price increased by +135.9% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price attained 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 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,451 per ton), while the price for Austria ($531 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+51.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mica; Powder Price in Romania (FOB) - 2022

The average mica; powder export price stood at $712 per ton in 2022, growing by 2.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $826 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($1,084 per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($528 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Mica; Powder Imports in Romania

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of mica; powders, when their volume decreased by -18.3% to 427 tons. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 37%.

In value terms, mica; powder imports rose notably to $408K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Mica; Powder to Romania in 2022:

1. Germany (156.1 tons)
2. France (133.1 tons)
3. Austria (89.8 tons)
4. Italy (37.3 tons)

Mica; Powder Exports in Romania

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of mica; powders, when their volume decreased by -26.9% to 15 tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 216%.

In value terms, mica; powder exports reduced remarkably to $11K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 284% against the previous year.

Top Export Markets for Mica; Powder from Romania in 2022:

1. Portugal (5.6 tons)
2. Hungary (4.6 tons)
3. Italy (3.1 tons)
4. Germany (1.1 tons)
5. Bulgaria (1.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform