Price for Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Ukraine - 2023

Price for Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Ukraine (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for mica, including splittings; mica wastes stood at $621 per ton in 2022, increasing by 7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, mica, including splittings; mica waste import price increased by +32.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $785 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($1,260 per ton), while the price for Russia ($374 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Ukraine (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for mica, including splittings; mica wastes stood at $695 per ton in 2022, falling by -77.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a precipitous decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 238% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $9,966 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($2,983 per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($657 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (+624.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Ukraine

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of mica, including splittings; mica wastes, when their volume decreased by -74.1% to 276 tons. Overall, imports continue to indicate a sharp slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 76%.

In value terms, mica, including splittings; mica waste imports reduced rapidly to $171K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 33%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $612K, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Import of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Ukraine (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
India	179	194	202	63.5	-29.2%
Russia	98.2	139	221	31.8	-31.3%
France	5.5	4.6	15.8	24.9	65.4%
Finland	N/A	2.9	17.2	15.5	131.2%
Austria	2.0	4.2	10.3	13.3	88.1%
Canada	4.0	1.7	N/A	7.6	23.9%
Germany	37.4	42.2	49.2	1.0	-70.1%
China	20.9	22.0	62.0	N/A	72.2%
Others	51.3	48.1	34.3	13.4	-36.1%
Total	398	459	612	171	-24.5%

Top Suppliers of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste to Ukraine in 2022:

China (undefined tons)
India (106.0 tons)
Russia (85.0 tons)
France (34.5 tons)
Finland (20.6 tons)
Austria (18.8 tons)
Canada (6.0 tons)
Germany (0.9 tons)

Exports of Mica, Including Splittings; Mica Waste in Ukraine

For the fourth year in a row, Ukraine recorded growth in overseas shipments of mica, including splittings; mica wastes, which increased by 4,290% to 47 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, mica, including splittings; mica waste exports soared to $33K in 2022. Overall, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.