Mica; Powder Price in Slovenia - 2023

Contents:

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

Mica; Powder Price in Slovenia (CIF) - 2022

The average mica; powder import price stood at $576 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -31.7% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $862 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Italy ($1,728 per ton), while the price for Austria ($231 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mica; Powder Price in Slovenia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average mica; powder export price amounted to $1,004 per ton, which is down by -10.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 374% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $3,971 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Croatia ($2,675 per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($199 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 Iran (+384.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mica; Powder Imports in Slovenia

In 2022, purchases abroad of mica; powders decreased by -6.7% to 160 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 92%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 171 tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, mica; powder imports fell significantly to $92K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 155%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $144K, and then fell notably in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Mica; Powder to Slovenia in 2022:

1. Austria (120.4 tons)
2. Germany (18.8 tons)
3. Italy (10.0 tons)
4. France (8.8 tons)

Mica; Powder Exports in Slovenia

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of mica; powders decreased by -69.8% to 23 tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 262% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 76 tons, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, mica; powder exports dropped sharply to $23K in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 259% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $86K, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Mica; Powder from Slovenia in 2022:

1. Germany (8.0 tons)
2. Turkey (6.3 tons)
3. Hungary (3.3 tons)
4. Serbia (2.3 tons)
5. Poland (1.9 tons)
6. Croatia (0.6 tons)
7. France (0.4 tons)
8. Spain (0.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform