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

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for mica, including splittings; mica wastes amounted to $858 per ton, rising by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% 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 import price increased by +68.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 41% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($2,301 per ton), while the price for Italy ($310 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average export price for mica, including splittings; mica wastes stood at $1,609 per ton in 2022, rising by 49% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 177% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $4,106 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($10,333 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($416 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 Russia (+20.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Belgium

In 2022, supplies from abroad of mica, including splittings; mica wastes decreased by -66.6% to 1.5K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 114%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 4.5K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mica, including splittings; mica waste imports declined dramatically to $1.3M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 111%.

Import of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Belgium (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
India29053377371935.3%
Germany12821621718012.0%
Netherlands148321734143-1.1%
France56.340445111627.2%
Italy3.946.313324.384.0%
United Kingdom3645722.013.2-66.9%
CanadaN/A1232389.6-72.1%
United Arab EmiratesN/AN/A223N/A0%
Others11010338452.6-21.8%
Total1,1002,3193,1551,2584.6%

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

  1. India (865.4 tons)
  2. France (266.0 tons)
  3. Netherlands (127.5 tons)
  4. Italy (78.4 tons)
  5. Germany (78.2 tons)
  6. Canada (10.3 tons)
  7. United Kingdom (6.0 tons)

Exports of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Belgium

In 2022, shipments abroad of mica, including splittings; mica wastes decreased by -89.7% to 264 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,949% against the previous year.

In value terms, mica, including splittings; mica waste exports declined dramatically to $425K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 361% against the previous year.

Export of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Belgium (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
ItalyN/A2.248.3234931.3%
France10.854325450.066.7%
Netherlands29.919660549.818.5%
Germany0.251.813511.1281.4%
Saudi Arabia0.41.073.49.8190.4%
United States0.616.945.17.2128.9%
Austria0.41.20.56.8157.1%
Indonesia310474952N/A75.2%
Others32.649164256.420.0%
Total3851,7782,7554253.3%

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

  1. Netherlands (108.0 tons)
  2. France (63.1 tons)
  3. Italy (22.6 tons)
  4. Saudi Arabia (12.0 tons)
  5. United States (11.0 tons)
  6. Austria (10.8 tons)
  7. Germany (8.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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