Republic of Korea - Mica - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Republic of Korea - Mica - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Mica Price in South Korea - 2022

Contents:

  1. Mica Price in South Korea (CIF) - 2022
  2. Mica Price in South Korea (FOB) - 2022
  3. Mica Imports in South Korea
  4. Mica Exports in South Korea

Mica Price in South Korea (CIF) - 2022

The average mica import price stood at $587 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -12.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 32% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $691 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Russia ($3,787 per ton), while the price for China ($296 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+21.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Mica Price in South Korea (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average mica export price amounted to $2,022 per ton, picking up by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 113% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $2,224 per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($5,943 per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($763 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 Japan (+22.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mica Imports in South Korea

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of mica, when their volume decreased by -0.1% to 1.3K tons. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +14.6% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +50.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year.

In value terms, mica imports reduced to $758K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +8.5% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 34%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $869K, and then contracted in the following year.

Import of Mica in South Korea (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
India430352558259-15.5%
China43.820516716655.9%
Madagascar45.128.954.013744.8%
Russia18.118.943.511082.5%
Sri Lanka19.211.512.737.825.3%
Others37.729.934.247.98.3%
Total5946468697588.5%

Top Suppliers of Mica to South Korea in 2022:

  1. China (561.4 tons)
  2. Madagascar (365.0 tons)
  3. India (244.4 tons)
  4. Sri Lanka (69.2 tons)
  5. Russia (29.2 tons)

Mica Exports in South Korea

In 2022, approx. 8.5 tons of mica were exported from South Korea; reducing by -48% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 368%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 16 tons, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, mica exports shrank markedly to $17K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 290% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $27K, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Export of Mica in South Korea (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Japan1.31.917.97.680.1%
United States5.83.31.65.0-4.8%
Indonesia0.10.13.11.7157.1%
United Arab Emirates0.30.90.81.049.4%
India0.60.52.41.018.6%
Bahrain1.4N/AN/AN/A0%
Others0.80.21.40.80.0%
Total10.37.027.317.118.4%

Top Export Markets for Mica from South Korea in 2022:

  1. Japan (3.1 tons)
  2. United States (2.7 tons)
  3. India (1.3 tons)
  4. United Arab Emirates (0.9 tons)
  5. Indonesia (0.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2023
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      3. Market Value, 2012–2023
      4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
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      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
      6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
      7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
      10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
      11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
      12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
      13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
      14. Production Volume And Growth
      15. Exports And Growth
      16. Export Prices And Growth
      17. Market Size And Growth
      18. Per Capita Consumption
      19. Imports And Growth
      20. Import Prices
      21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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