Mica; Powder Price in Poland - 2023

Mica; Powder Price in Poland (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average mica; powder import price amounted to $1,032 per ton, surging by 7.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $1,343 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 South Korea ($4,285 per ton), while the price for Austria ($552 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mica; Powder Price in Poland (FOB) - 2022

The average mica; powder export price stood at $1,776 per ton in 2022, declining by -30.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 226%. The export price peaked at $8,282 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($20,191 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($554 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 the United Arab Emirates (+88.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mica; Powder Imports in Poland

In 2022, the amount of mica; powders imported into Poland declined modestly to 2K tons, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 9.5%.

In value terms, mica; powder imports rose remarkably to $2.1M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 33%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Import of Mica; Powder in Poland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
France	472	503	658	647	11.1%
Germany	265	231	280	572	29.2%
Austria	43.6	147	244	262	81.8%
South Korea	N/A	22.4	80.7	151	159.6%
China	72.9	180	344	102	11.8%
India	30.9	39.2	74.5	96.9	46.4%
Italy	576	144	62.4	61.2	-52.6%
Canada	42.2	53.2	65.0	37.3	-4.0%
Netherlands	42.3	18.1	15.8	3.3	-57.3%
Others	208	126	116	139	-12.6%
Total	1,753	1,463	1,941	2,073	5.7%

Top Suppliers of Mica; Powder to Poland in 2022:

France (726.4 tons)
Germany (515.9 tons)
Austria (475.4 tons)
India (93.7 tons)
Canada (37.1 tons)
South Korea (35.3 tons)
China (33.2 tons)
Italy (29.6 tons)
Netherlands (3.0 tons)

Mica; Powder Exports in Poland

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of mica; powders decreased by -12.5% to 25 tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 334% against the previous year.

In value terms, mica; powder exports declined notably to $44K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 513% against the previous year.

Export of Mica; Powder in Poland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Belarus	N/A	N/A	N/A	21.4	0%
Romania	1.1	6.2	6.2	11.2	116.7%
Netherlands	N/A	N/A	N/A	2.7	0%
Russia	1.9	2.4	7.8	2.5	9.6%
China	N/A	N/A	N/A	1.8	0%
Ukraine	2.5	21.5	6.4	1.3	-19.6%
Czech Republic	N/A	N/A	1.7	0.7	-58.8%
Slovakia	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	10.1%
Italy	N/A	1.9	1.0	0.1	-77.1%
Germany	N/A	3.3	43.7	0.1	-82.6%
Others	N/A	0.4	4.8	1.7	106.2%
Total	5.9	36.0	71.9	43.9	95.2%