Austria: Mica Market 2022

Mica Market Size in Austria

The Austrian mica market contracted to $X in 2021, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Mica consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Mica Production in Austria

In value terms, mica production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Mica production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Mica Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, overseas shipments of mica decreased by X% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mica exports stood at $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X kg) was the main destination for mica exports from Austria, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +X%.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average mica export price amounted to $X per tonne, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +X% per year.

Mica Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of mica, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. Overall, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2021, the growth imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mica imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tonnes) was the main mica supplier to Austria, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany (X kg), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland stood at +X%.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mica to Austria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland amounted to +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average mica import price amounted to $X per tonne, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per tonne), while the price for Germany amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform