Netherlands: Mica Market Overview 2020

Mica Market Size in the Netherlands

The revenue of the mica market in the Netherlands amounted to $X in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the total market indicated a notable increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the mica consumption decreased by -X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the mica market reached its maximum level of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Mica Production in the Netherlands

In 2017, mica production in the Netherlands totaled X tonnes, coming up by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017, with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the mica production attained their peak volume, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Mica Exports in the Netherlands

Mica exports from the Netherlands totaled X tonnes in 2017, flattening at the previous year. Overall, mica exports continue to indicate a dramatic deduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the mica exports reached its peak figure volume of X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, mica exports stood at $X in 2017. Overall, mica exports continue to indicate a dramatic decline. Over the period under review, the mica exports attained its maximum level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Mica Exports by Country in the Netherlands

In 2017, Madagascar (X tonnes), distantly followed by India (X tonnes), China (X tonnes) and Brazil (X tonnes) were the largest exporters of mica, together constituting X% of total exports. Spain (X tonnes), Japan (X tonnes) and Sri Lanka (X tonnes) occupied the mild share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Madagascar (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest mica supplier from the Netherlands, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Madagascar ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

In India, mica exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Madagascar (+X% per year) and China (+X% per year).

Mica Export Prices by Country in the Netherlands

In 2017, the mica export price in the Netherlands amounted to $X per tonne, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, mica export price continues to indicate a remarkable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for mica reached their peak level of $X per tonne, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Brazil ($X per tonne), while Madagascar ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mica Imports in the Netherlands

In 2017, approx. X tonnes of mica were imported into the Netherlands; dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, mica imports continue to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the mica imports reached their peak volume of X tonnes. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the mica imports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, mica imports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, mica imports continue to indicate a measured deduction. Over the period under review, the mica imports attained its maximum level of $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Mica Imports by Country in the Netherlands

China represented the largest importer of mica in the world, with the volume of imports recording X tonnes, which was near X% of total imports in 2017. Russia (X tonnes) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Germany (X tonnes), Japan (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes), the UK (X tonnes) and South Korea (X tonnes). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports.

Imports into China increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Germany (+X%), the UK (+X%), Russia (+X%), Japan (+X%), South Korea (+X%) and the U.S. (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Germany emerged as the fastest growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. While the share of the U.S. (-X%), South Korea (-X%), Japan (-X%), the UK (-X%), Germany (-X%), Russia (-X%) and China (-X%) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported mica into the Netherlands, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Russia, with a X% share.

In China, mica imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (+X% per year) and Russia (+X% per year).

Mica Import Prices by Country in the Netherlands

The mica import price in the Netherlands stood at $X per tonne in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, mica import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, an increase of X% year-to-year. The Netherlands import price peaked of $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was China ($X per tonne), while South Korea ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by South Korea (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform