Czech Republic: Mica Market 2022

Mica Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech mica market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Mica consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Mica Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

Mica exports from the Czech Republic surged to X tonnes in 2021, rising by X% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a precipitous slump. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mica exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a sharp slump. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tonnes) was the main destination for mica exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, mica exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X kg), eightfold. Italy (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for mica exports from the Czech Republic, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovakia amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average mica export price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2020, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mica Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, imports of mica into the Czech Republic reached X tonnes, with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mica imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (X tonnes) was the main mica supplier to the Czech Republic, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, mica imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

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

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average mica import price amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per tonne), while the price for India totaled $X per tonne.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform