France: Mica Market 2024

Mica Market Size in France

In 2022, the French mica market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption enjoyed a significant expansion. Mica consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Mica Production in France

In value terms, mica production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Mica Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, approx. X tons of mica were exported from France; remaining stable against the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mica exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for mica exports from France, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland (X tons), with a X% share of total exports. Switzerland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Switzerland (X% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for mica exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Switzerland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average mica export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X 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 Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mica Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, purchases abroad of mica increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mica imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Germany (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of mica imports to France, together comprising X% of total imports. Madagascar and Mauritius lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Madagascar (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), India ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest mica suppliers to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. Madagascar and Mauritius lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Madagascar, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mica import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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