Mica; Waste Price in Cameroon - 2022

Mica; Waste Price in Cameroon (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average mica; waste export price amounted to $8,601 per ton, declining by -5.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $9,121 per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Equatorial Guinea amounted to +10.8% per year.

Mica; Waste Price in Cameroon (CIF) - 2022

The average mica; waste import price stood at $1,621 per ton in 2022, falling by -5.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $5,307 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($1,881 per ton), while the price for China totaled $205 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-11.2%).

Mica; Waste Exports in Cameroon

In 2022, overseas shipments of mica; wastes were finally on the rise to reach 133 tons after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, mica; waste exports fell to $1.1M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 12%.

Export of Mica; Waste in Cameroon (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Equatorial Guinea	1.0	1.1	1.2	1.1	3.2%
Others	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Total	1.0	1.1	1.2	1.1	3.2%

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

Equatorial Guinea (132.9 tons)

Mica; Waste Imports in Cameroon

In 2022, supplies from abroad of mica; wastes was finally on the rise to reach 1.4 tons after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn.

In value terms, mica; waste imports expanded significantly to $2.3K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a drastic downturn.