Mica; Powder Price in the Czech Republic - 2023

Mica; Powder Price in the Czech Republic (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average mica; powder import price amounted to $895 per ton, picking up by 6.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 56% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $1,233 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($9,477 per ton), while the price for Austria ($248 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mica; Powder Price in the Czech Republic (FOB) - 2022

The average mica; powder export price stood at $659 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 5.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 19%. The export price peaked at $772 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Germany ($2,719 per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($537 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 Poland (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Mica; Powder Imports in the Czech Republic

In 2022, approx. 577 tons of mica; powders were imported into the Czech Republic; surging by 12% against 2021. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 19%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, mica; powder imports soared to $517K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +12.2% over the period 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.

Import of Mica; Powder in the Czech Republic (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Norway	74.2	174	173	182	34.9%
United States	15.9	23.8	40.5	113	92.3%
Germany	98.1	53.8	52.8	55.6	-17.2%
Austria	40.8	41.4	67.6	53.8	9.7%
Canada	29.0	18.6	23.2	27.0	-2.4%
China	21.7	13.2	0.2	26.1	6.3%
France	34.5	53.0	30.3	18.2	-19.2%
India	3.0	8.2	N/A	9.7	47.9%
Others	48.7	50.4	42.6	31.5	-13.5%
Total	366	436	430	517	12.2%

Top Suppliers of Mica; Powder to the Czech Republic in 2022:

Austria (216.7 tons)
Norway (124.0 tons)
Germany (119.3 tons)
China (39.9 tons)
Canada (30.8 tons)
United States (11.9 tons)
India (10.5 tons)
France (4.4 tons)

Mica; Powder Exports in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the amount of mica; powders exported from the Czech Republic shrank dramatically to 52 tons, reducing by -26.6% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 26%.

In value terms, mica; powder exports contracted rapidly to $34K in 2022. In general, exports faced a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 2.1%.

Export of Mica; Powder in the Czech Republic (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Hungary	37.6	23.3	29.9	11.6	-32.4%
Sweden	7.3	7.0	12.5	9.7	9.9%
Poland	N/A	N/A	N/A	9.4	0%
Germany	N/A	10.9	N/A	2.6	-51.2%
Slovakia	28.2	0.7	0.3	0.5	-73.9%
Others	0.2	1.3	1.4	0.4	26.0%
Total	73.3	43.2	44.1	34.1	-22.5%