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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for mica, including splittings; mica wastes amounted to $1,107 per ton, rising by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $1,566 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Spain ($2,301 per ton), while the price for France ($465 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

The average export price for mica, including splittings; mica wastes stood at $2,919 per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 95% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $5,465 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($33,198 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($1,382 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 the United Arab Emirates (+48.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Switzerland

For the third consecutive year, Switzerland recorded decline in purchases abroad of mica, including splittings; mica wastes, which decreased by -30.2% to 608 tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded a sharp slump. The smallest decline of -2.1% was in 2021.

In value terms, mica, including splittings; mica waste imports declined dramatically to $673K in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 20%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $796K, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

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

1. France (187.4 tons)
2. China (137.2 tons)
3. Spain (83.0 tons)
4. India (56.4 tons)
5. Austria (53.1 tons)
6. Germany (48.2 tons)
7. Norway (20.4 tons)

Exports of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of mica, including splittings; mica wastes exported from Switzerland skyrocketed to 27 tons, rising by 138% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn.

In value terms, mica, including splittings; mica waste exports soared to $80K in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment.

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

1. Italy (17.0 tons)
2. China (7.9 tons)
3. Austria (1.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform