Price for Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in the United States - 2023

Contents:

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

Price for Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in the United States (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for mica, including splittings; mica wastes amounted to $750 per ton, surging by 16% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $811 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Japan ($3,394 per ton), while the price for Colombia ($137 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in the United States (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for mica, including splittings; mica wastes amounted to $2,050 per ton, rising by 17% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($7,972 per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($579 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 Germany (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in the United States

Mica, including splittings; mica waste imports into the United States contracted to 23K tons in 2022, falling by -5.5% against 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 23%.

In value terms, mica, including splittings; mica waste imports rose significantly to $17M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 14% against the previous year.

Import of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Canada6.04.14.65.6-2.3%
China4.13.73.62.8-11.9%
India2.41.91.32.74.0%
Japan3.12.13.02.0-13.6%
Brazil0.60.60.61.226.0%
Finland0.80.30.90.80.0%
United Kingdom0.70.50.50.4-17.0%
ColombiaN/AN/A0.10.10.0%
Others0.80.50.91.523.3%
Total18.713.715.617.1-2.9%

Top Suppliers of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste to the United States in 2022:

  1. Canada (8.2K tons)
  2. China (7.7K tons)
  3. India (2.9K tons)
  4. Brazil (1.3K tons)
  5. Finland (0.9K tons)
  6. Colombia (0.6K tons)
  7. Japan (0.6K tons)
  8. United Kingdom (0.2K tons)

Exports of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in the United States

In 2022, the amount of mica, including splittings; mica wastes exported from the United States reduced to 5.3K tons, falling by -13% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 37%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 6.1K tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, mica, including splittings; mica waste exports reached $11M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in the United States (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany1,6831,2961,4482,43113.0%
Mexico1,5731,1561,3111,447-2.7%
Canada1,7331,4101,3891,361-7.7%
South Korea4553185221,18437.5%
France38519031174924.8%
Brazil696529642524-9.0%
Belgium29123241452021.3%
Japan9205882,532518-17.4%
China597546346501-5.7%
Colombia405131155236-16.5%
Chile32.275.125275.933.1%
Saudi ArabiaN/A30.949.256.034.6%
Others1,4538381,3531,281-4.1%
Total10,2247,34210,72510,8842.1%

Top Export Markets for Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste from the United States in 2022:

  1. Mexico (1320.7 tons)
  2. Canada (911.5 tons)
  3. Brazil (635.6 tons)
  4. Germany (602.3 tons)
  5. South Korea (533.0 tons)
  6. Japan (224.8 tons)
  7. Colombia (183.2 tons)
  8. Belgium (99.9 tons)
  9. China (99.8 tons)
  10. Saudi Arabia (96.7 tons)
  11. France (93.9 tons)
  12. Chile (91.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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