Mica; Powder Price in Brazil - 2023

Contents:

  1. Mica; Powder Price in Brazil (CIF) - 2022
  2. Mica; Powder Price in Brazil (FOB) - 2022
  3. Mica; Powder Imports in Brazil
  4. Mica; Powder Exports in Brazil

Mica; Powder Price in Brazil (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average mica; powder import price amounted to $1,342 per ton, jumping by 29% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $1,471 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($2,401 per ton), while the price for Spain ($594 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mica; Powder Price in Brazil (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average mica; powder export price amounted to $523 per ton, growing by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $1,388 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($3,998 per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($316 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 Colombia (+28.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Mica; Powder Imports in Brazil

In 2022, approx. 2.2K tons of mica; powders were imported into Brazil; with a decrease of -10.4% on the previous year. Overall, imports showed a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 56%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 2.5K tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, mica; powder imports soared to $3M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.2% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +88.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 63%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Import of Mica; Powder in Brazil (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany6313926171,06819.2%
United States841659830803-1.5%
China16514733735729.3%
Japan2342102693018.8%
Spain22983.1226228-0.1%
IndiaN/A17.478.968.698.6%
Others62.273.822415034.1%
Total2,1631,5822,5822,97611.2%

Top Suppliers of Mica; Powder to Brazil in 2022:

  1. Germany (619.2 tons)
  2. United States (604.7 tons)
  3. Spain (384.1 tons)
  4. China (367.6 tons)
  5. Japan (125.5 tons)
  6. India (82.8 tons)

Mica; Powder Exports in Brazil

Mica; powder exports from Brazil shrank to 181 tons in 2022, which is down by -10% against the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 103% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 202 tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, mica; powder exports skyrocketed to $95K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Export of Mica; Powder in Brazil (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Uruguay28.433.151.955.925.3%
Paraguay2.40.10.620.0102.7%
Ecuador5.92.42.53.6-15.2%
PeruN/AN/AN/A2.80%
China11.03.89.12.3-40.6%
Bolivia1.9N/A0.91.5-7.6%
United Arab EmiratesN/AN/A6.7N/A0%
PortugalN/AN/A1.9N/A0%
Others10.86.66.08.7-7.0%
Total60.546.179.794.816.1%

Top Export Markets for Mica; Powder from Brazil in 2022:

  1. Uruguay (154.1 tons)
  2. Peru (9.0 tons)
  3. Ecuador (5.4 tons)
  4. Paraguay (5.0 tons)
  5. Bolivia (3.2 tons)
  6. China (2.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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