Israel: Mica Market 2022

Mica Market Size in Israel

The Israeli mica market soared to $X in 2021, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a prominent increase. Mica consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Mica Production in Israel

In value terms, mica production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Mica production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Mica Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2021, approx. less than X kg of mica were exported from Israel; remaining relatively unchanged against 2020 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mica exports amounted to $less than X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tonnes) was the main destination for mica exports from Israel, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2014, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at +X%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) also remains the key foreign market for mica exports from Israel.

From 2012 to 2014, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2014, the average mica export price amounted to $X per tonne, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 a decrease of -X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2014, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2014, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to -X% per year.

Mica Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2021, the amount of mica imported into Israel surged to X tonnes, with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, mica imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

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

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

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from France stood at +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average mica import price amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the price for China stood at $X per tonne.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform