Mica; Waste Price in France - 2023

Mica; Waste Price in France (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average mica; waste export price amounted to $881 per ton, falling by -76.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 814% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $3,688 per ton in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($951 per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($334 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 Belgium (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mica; Waste Price in France (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average mica; waste import price amounted to $1,885 per ton, growing by 4.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a notable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 85%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $2,304 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($2,075 per ton), while the price for Madagascar totaled $750 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+48.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mica; Waste Exports in France

In 2022, overseas shipments of mica; wastes were finally on the rise to reach 19 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic downturn.

In value terms, mica; waste exports dropped rapidly to $17K in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 97%.

Export of Mica; Waste in France (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
India	3.3	3.3	8.3	9.4	41.8%
United Kingdom	0.9	1.2	2.5	2.3	36.7%
Netherlands	0.9	1.0	1.7	1.7	23.6%
Sweden	0.6	0.8	1.0	1.2	26.0%
Poland	0.6	0.2	1.0	1.0	18.6%
Finland	0.3	0.1	0.6	0.6	26.0%
Switzerland	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.2	-12.6%
Chile	17.9	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Colombia	N/A	3.7	N/A	N/A	0%
Lao People's Democratic Republic	1.4	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
United States	N/A	N/A	6.2	N/A	0%
Others	0.8	0.6	0.6	0.3	-27.9%
Total	26.9	11.2	22.1	16.7	-14.7%

Top Export Markets for Mica; Waste from France in 2022:

India (10.5 tons)
United Kingdom (2.4 tons)
Netherlands (1.9 tons)
Sweden (1.3 tons)
Poland (1.1 tons)
Finland (0.7 tons)
Switzerland (0.7 tons)

Mica; Waste Imports in France

In 2022, the amount of mica; wastes imported into France declined to 994 kg, which is down by -11.3% against 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year.

In value terms, mica; waste imports declined to $1.9K in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 17% against the previous year.