Latin America and the Caribbean: Worked Mica Market 2020

Worked Mica Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The revenue of the worked mica market in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X in 2017, dropping by -X% against the previous year. The worked mica consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the worked mica market reached their peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Worked Mica Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

The worked mica production stood at X tons in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. The worked mica production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014, with an increase of X% y-o-y. The volume of worked mica production peaked in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Worked Mica Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

The exports totaled X tons in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. The worked mica exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the worked mica exports reached its peak figure volume of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, worked mica exports totaled $X in 2017. The worked mica exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Worked Mica Exports by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

Brazil (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports of worked mica in 2017.

Brazil experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of worked mica exports. Brazil (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) also remains the largest worked mica supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean.

In Brazil, worked mica exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2017.

Worked Mica Export Prices by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, the worked mica export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per kg, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. The worked mica export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for worked mica attained their peak level of $X per kg, and then declined slightly in the following year.

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

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Brazil (-X% per year).

Worked Mica Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, the amount of worked mica imported in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at X tons, jumping by X% against the previous year. The worked mica imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The volume of imports peaked of X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, worked mica imports stood at $X in 2017. The worked mica imports continue to indicate a mild deduction. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Worked Mica Imports by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

Brazil was the key importer of worked mica in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Mexico (X tons), Trinidad and Tobago (X tons) and Bahamas (X tons), together comprising X% share of total imports. Argentina (X tons) and Chile (X tons) took the mild share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to worked mica imports into Brazil stood at +X%. At the same time, Trinidad and Tobago (+X%) and Chile (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Trinidad and Tobago emerged as the fastest growing importer in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Mexico (-X%), Argentina (-X%) and Bahamas (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Bahamas (X%) and Mexico (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Trinidad and Tobago and Brazil saw its share reduced by -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2017, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Mexico ($X) and Chile ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Argentina, Bahamas and Trinidad and Tobago, which together accounted for a further X%.

Trinidad and Tobago (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, among the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Worked Mica Import Prices by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

The worked mica import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2017, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. The worked mica import price continues to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for worked mica attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2013 to 2017, growth of the import prices for worked mica failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Mexico ($X per kg), while Trinidad and Tobago ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform