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Crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica market in Europe

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Bulgaria

Belarus

Czechia

Hungary

Moldova

Poland

Romania

Russia

Slovakia

Ukraine

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The European market for crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica began the 2018-2022 period at a high volume of 114.4 thousand tons, supported by strong import activity within the European Union, where Germany acted as a key destination, reflecting robust regional demand.

Market volume then contracted sharply over the next two years, falling by more than half to 49.7 thousand tons by 2020. A partial recovery to 57.2 thousand tons occurred in 2021, but the market shrank again to 50.7 thousand tons in 2022. In value terms, the market declined from $96.3 million in 2018 to $36.4 million in 2022.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2022
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2022
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2018-2022, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2022
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2022, K 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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania 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 Albania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania 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 Albania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania 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 Albania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania 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 Albania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K 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

Europe's production of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 41.7 K t, which represents a 10.5% decrease compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 63.5%, translating to an average annual decline of 28.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.0%)	(54.7%)	(10.5%)	(28.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The value of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica production in Europe has dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production was valued at 33 791 K $ US, reflecting a 17.2% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value declined by 65.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -30.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.7%)	(53.1%)	(17.2%)	(30.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica from Europe

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Europe's exports of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica amounted to 2 138 t, marking a significant drop of 13.0% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 10.6%, with a CAGR of -3.7%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 457 t, which also saw the largest increase of 8.4% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.2%)	8.4%	(13.0%)	(3.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China was the leading buyer of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica from Europe, accounting for 1.3% of total exports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Europe's exports of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica totaled 1 733 K $ US, showing a sharp decline of 19.5% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value fell by 16%, equivalent to an annualized rate of -5.7%. The peak value was in 2019 at 2 153 K $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 12.1% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.0%)	12.1%	(19.5%)	(5.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

The composition of export destinations in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was highly dispersed. China accounted for 3.0% of exports, Japan for 1.9%, and Switzerland for 1.2%, together making up just 6.2% of total flows. The remaining 93.8% was distributed among a wide range of other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica to Europe

Imports in kind, t

Europe's imports of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, import volume stood at 10 090 t, indicating a solid fall of 13.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 5.1%, with a CAGR of 1.7%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 13 981 t, which saw the largest increase of 45.6% that year. In contrast, 2019 recorded the largest decline of 16.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	45.6%	(16.5%)	(13.6%)	1.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India, Madagascar, and Brazil remained the primary suppliers of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica to Europe. India accounted for 50.9% of imports in volume, Madagascar for 17.4%, and Brazil for 10.6%, together constituting 78.9% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Europe's imports of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica have decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import value totaled 7 522 K $ US, representing a robust drop of 15.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value fell by 28.2%, with a CAGR of -10.5%. The peak value was in 2018 at 11 210 K $ US, which saw the largest increase of 7.0% that year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 20.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.0%	(20.4%)	(15.7%)	(10.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, India, Madagascar, and Brazil led the ranking of suppliers to Europe in value terms. India accounted for 58.1% of imports, Madagascar for 13.5%, and Brazil for 11.9%, with their combined share reaching 83.5% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io