Mica; Waste Price in Belgium - 2023

Contents:

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

Mica; Waste Price in Belgium (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average mica; waste export price amounted to $951 per ton, with an increase of 2.3% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, mica; waste export price increased by +84.4% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 16%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for France.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to +6.3% per year.

Mica; Waste Price in Belgium (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average mica; waste import price amounted to $974 per ton, growing by 2.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 74%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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 China ($8,271 per ton), while the price for Sri Lanka ($619 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+29.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mica; Waste Exports in Belgium

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of mica; wastes decreased by -46.6% to 403 tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 1,005%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 754 tons, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, mica; waste exports fell rapidly to $383K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 982% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $701K, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Mica; Waste from Belgium in 2022:

1. France (402.6 tons)

Mica; Waste Imports in Belgium

In 2022, overseas purchases of mica; wastes decreased by -45.9% to 320 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 791%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 592 tons, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, mica; waste imports reduced rapidly to $312K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 847% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $565K, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Mica; Waste to Belgium in 2022:

1. India (255.1 tons)
2. Sri Lanka (42.1 tons)
3. Madagascar (23.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform