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United Kingdom Mica Imports
In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of mica, when their volume decreased by -73.5% to 747 tons. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 504%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 2.8K tons in 2022, and then declined sharply in the following year.
In value terms, mica imports dropped rapidly to $356K (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 324% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $1.4M in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Mica in United Kingdom (thousand USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Italy | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 40.6 | N/A | N/A | 10.3 | 148 |
| China | 170 | 216 | N/A | N/A | 114 | 11.7 | 285 | 242 | 1,337 | 883 | 127 |
| Spain | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 44.4 | 68.4 |
| United States | N/A | N/A | 3.3 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2.7 | 2.3 | N/A | 7.3 | 8.1 |
| Turkey | N/A | 40.3 | 57.8 | 31.2 | 72.8 | 99.6 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Israel | 150 | 39.6 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Netherlands | 5.3 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 51.8 | 67.7 | 10.6 | N/A | N/A |
| France | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.1 | N/A | 387 | N/A |
| Others | 3.0 | 12.0 | 1.8 | 14.7 | 7.3 | 5.4 | 27.8 | 12.0 | 8.9 | 7.7 | 4.0 |
| Total | 328 | 308 | 62.8 | 45.9 | 194 | 117 | 408 | 331 | 1,356 | 1,340 | 356 |
Imports by Country
Italy (334 tons), China (275 tons) and Spain (136 tons) were the main suppliers of mica imports to the UK, with a combined 100% share of total imports.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +71.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest mica suppliers to the UK were Italy ($148K), China ($127K) and Spain ($68K), with a combined 97% share of total imports.
Spain, with a CAGR of +54.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the mica price amounted to $476 per ton, therefore (CIF, United Kingdom), remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $938 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($503 per ton), while the price for Italy ($444 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mica market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
