Crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica market in France

Earlier Report Observations

The French market for crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica saw a notable expansion in 2019, with volume rising to 20 281 t from 17 088 t the previous year. This increase occurred alongside the introduction of imports into the supply chain. Underlying this structure is the absence of domestic natural sheet mica production in France, making the market reliant on processed forms and foreign supply.

Market volume stabilized above 20 000 t from 2020 through 2022, showing only marginal growth each year. During this period, underlying support came from rising global demand for mica, particularly driven by the electronics sector, which helped sustain consumption levels in France.

More recently, global factors such as increased transportation costs have contributed to higher world prices for sheet mica, likely affecting import conditions into France. However, comprehensive market volume data beyond 2022 is not available to detail subsequent trends.

Production crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica in France

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, France was one of the world's leading producers of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica, ranking 7th globally by production volume.

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

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

In 2020, France produced 19 000 tonnes of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica, showing no significant change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 4.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. The lowest production was recorded in 2018 at 17 281 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 19 000 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 4.7% drop, and the largest increase was in 2019 with a 9.9% rise.

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

Exports crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica from France

Exports in kind, t

The export market for crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica from France showed volatility during the observed period. The lowest exports were recorded in 2019 at 32 tonnes, while the highest were in 2018 at 193 tonnes, reflecting a six-fold gap between these years. In 2020, France exported 85 tonnes, marking a steep increase of 164.6% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 83.3% drop, and the largest increase was in 2018 with a 175.0% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden was the dominant buyer of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica from France, accounting for 76.1% of total exports in kind, with other countries sharing the remaining volume.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market in value terms exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The lowest exports were recorded in 2019 at 39 000 US dollars, while the highest were in 2020 at 113 000 US dollars, reflecting a 2.9-fold gap. In 2020, France's exports reached 113 000 US dollars, up by 192.1% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 27.5% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Israel, and Iran formed the main cluster of markets for France's exports in value terms, accounting for 41.9%, 21.7%, and 10.1% of total exports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 73.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica to France

Imports in kind, t

The import market for crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica into France showed an unstable trend during the period. The lowest imports were recorded in 2018 at 0.0 tonnes, while the highest were in 2017, reflecting a substantial gap. In 2020, France imported 1 474 tonnes, showing a robust increase of 12.2% year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 100.0% drop, and the largest increase was in 2019 with a significant rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Brazil, India, and Finland—together absorbed 82.5% of total imports in kind of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica to France.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica into France declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 923 000 US dollars, which is 2.7% weaker than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 12%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets—Brazil, India, and Finland—remained central to France's imports in value terms, together accounting for 86.6% of total flows.

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

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