Price for Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Argentina - 2023

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

Price for Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Argentina (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for mica, including splittings; mica wastes stood at $924 per ton in 2022, reducing by -31% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $1,793 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 the United States ($14,215 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($587 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Argentina (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for mica, including splittings; mica wastes stood at $1,115 per ton in 2022, waning by -5.8% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, mica, including splittings; mica waste export price increased by +32.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 42% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,788 per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($8,619 per ton), while the average price for exports to Bolivia ($141 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 Paraguay (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Argentina

In 2022, approx. 287 tons of mica, including splittings; mica wastes were imported into Argentina; rising by 332% against 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, mica, including splittings; mica waste imports soared to $266K in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Argentina (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Brazil1.41.15.0136359.7%
Netherlands9.67.810.866.290.3%
China1.72.35.822.8137.6%
United Kingdom2.72.33.16.030.5%
India4.53.04.6N/A1.1%
Canada37.325.039.2N/A2.5%
Others19.014.320.634.522.0%
Total76.255.989.126651.7%

Top Suppliers of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste to Argentina in 2022:

  1. Brazil (232.0 tons)
  2. Netherlands (26.7 tons)
  3. China (20.2 tons)
  4. United Kingdom (3.0 tons)

Exports of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Argentina

In 2022, approx. 26 tons of mica, including splittings; mica wastes were exported from Argentina; dropping by -37.5% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 298%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 42 tons, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, mica, including splittings; mica waste exports declined dramatically to $29K in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 460%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $49K, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Export of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Argentina (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Colombia7.82.617.910.610.8%
South Africa13.53.615.210.0-9.5%
Paraguay6.80.59.24.1-15.5%
Free Zones5.21.24.12.2-24.9%
Chile0.50.62.21.337.5%
Uruguay0.90.10.10.8-3.9%
Others0.20.30.40.1-20.6%
Total34.98.849.229.0-6.0%

Top Export Markets for Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste from Argentina in 2022:

  1. Free Zones (11.6 tons)
  2. Paraguay (5.4 tons)
  3. Chile (3.6 tons)
  4. Colombia (2.4 tons)
  5. Uruguay (1.7 tons)
  6. South Africa (1.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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