Price for Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Romania - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Romania (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Romania (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Romania
4. Exports of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Romania

Price for Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Romania (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for mica, including splittings; mica wastes stood at $1,047 per ton in 2022, growing by 30% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, mica, including splittings; mica waste import price increased by +78.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 37% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 Germany ($1,486 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 Germany (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Romania (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for mica, including splittings; mica wastes amounted to $773 per ton, increasing by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 37%. The export price peaked at $915 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($1,014 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 India (+40.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Romania

In 2022, overseas purchases of mica, including splittings; mica wastes decreased by -7.5% to 885 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 1.3K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mica, including splittings; mica waste imports surged to $927K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste to Romania in 2022:

1. India (429.8 tons)
2. Germany (179.4 tons)
3. France (133.1 tons)
4. Austria (89.9 tons)
5. Italy (37.3 tons)

Exports of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Romania

In 2022, shipments abroad of mica, including splittings; mica wastes decreased by -41.1% to 20 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 175%.

In value terms, mica, including splittings; mica waste exports reduced markedly to $16K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 270% against the previous year.

Top Export Markets for Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste from Romania in 2022:

1. Hungary (9.5 tons)
2. Portugal (5.6 tons)
3. Italy (3.1 tons)
4. Germany (1.1 tons)
5. Bulgaria (1.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform