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Crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica market in Americas

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Americas" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica in the Americas declined from 63 074 t in 2018 to 54 612 t in 2020, before stabilizing at around 57 000 t in 2021 and 2022. Domestic production followed a similar downward trend over these years, contributing to the overall market contraction.

By 2023, the market was influenced by significant supply from key exporting countries including India, Madagascar, Nigeria, China, and Brazil. Concurrently, expanding industrial activities and construction projects in Latin America generated new demand for mica sheets, supporting market dynamics.

In 2024, the market's development was driven by sustained demand from North America's electronics and automotive industries, which increasingly use synthetic mica sheets for advanced applications, alongside ongoing infrastructural projects in Latin America that further stimulated consumption.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2022
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Americas
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2018-2022, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2022
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2022, t
  2. 5.2.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2022
  3. 5.2.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2022
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Production of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica in the Americas declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 57 655 tonnes, marking an 11.5% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 20.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 7.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.9%)	(1.5%)	(11.5%)	(7.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica production in the Americas was $52 828 thousand, up 5.2% from the previous year. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 22.4%, averaging an 8.1% annual decline. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at $50 218 thousand, while the peak occurred in 2018 at $68 956 thousand. The most significant drop was in 2019, with a 27.2% decrease.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.3%	(27.2%)	5.2%	(8.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica from Americas

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, exports of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica from the Americas declined. In 2020, the volume exported was 3 505 tonnes, representing a sharp 30.0% decrease year-over-year. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 006 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 42.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.8%	42.4%	(30.0%)	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, France, and Germany dominated the export structure in terms of volume. China accounted for 33.8% of exports, France for 22.6%, and Germany for 19.7%, together making up 76.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year advance, exports of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica from the Americas declined in value. In 2020, exports amounted to $2 448 thousand, reflecting a 7.2% decrease compared to the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at $2 639 thousand, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 7.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.3%	2.0%	(7.2%)	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, France, and Germany continued to lead as the top buyers of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica from the Americas in value terms. China held 28.7% of exports, France 21.1%, and Germany 19.8%, jointly accounting for 69.6% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica to Americas

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, imports of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica into the Americas stood at 462 tonnes, representing an 18.6% decline from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 4.8%, averaging a 1.6% annual decline. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 430 tonnes, while the peak was in 2019 at 568 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 32.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.4%)	32.0%	(18.6%)	(1.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, India was the primary partner for imports in terms of volume, accounting for 2.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the Americas imported $470 thousand worth of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica, indicating a strong 20.4% decrease compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at $460 thousand, while the peak was in 2019 at $590 thousand, with the largest increase that year at 28.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.4%)	28.3%	(20.4%)	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India, Germany, and China together accounted for 56.6% of total import value for crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica into the Americas. India led with 38.7%, followed by Germany at 16.6%, and China at 1.3%, making them the main destinations.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io