Crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica market in MENA

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica in the MENA region fell consistently from 56 855 t in 2018 to 28 664 t in 2022. Domestic production led this decline, dropping from 51 251 t to 22 330 t over the five-year period.

Imports showed volatility, peaking at 7 646 t in 2020 before settling at lower levels. Exports remained marginal except for 2021 and 2022 when they reached around 600 t, indicating occasional surplus production.

Trade flows in 2023 and 2024 stabilized with imports of 2 668 t and 3 403 t respectively, while exports fell back to minimal levels, reflecting a subdued market activity in recent years.

Production crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica in MENA

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Production reached its lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2018, with an 11.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, MENA produced 42 200 tons of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica, representing a 15.6% year-over-year decrease. The highest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 51 251 tons. The most significant increase occurred in 2018, with production surging by 1 038.9%.

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

Exports crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica from MENA

Exports in kind, t

Market behavior was volatile across these years. Export volumes dropped to their minimum in 2020 after reaching their maximum in 2017, showing a 36-fold shift. In 2020, MENA's exports of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica amounted to 9 tons, marking an 81.9% decline compared to the previous year. The largest decrease was recorded in 2018 at 86.2%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019 with a 10.5% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Turkey, and Russia remained the top buyers of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica from MENA. China accounted for 11.4% of exports in kind, Turkey for 0.8%, and Russia for 0.7%. Together, these three countries represented 12.9% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Exports declined from their peak in 2017 to their trough in 2020, changing by a factor of 20. In 2020, foreign supplies of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica from MENA reached 8 thousand US dollars, reflecting an 81.1% drop year-over-year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 1.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Kenya, Turkey, and China consistently led the country structure of exports in value terms. Kenya held a 2.4% share, Turkey 1.3%, and China 0.8%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 4.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica to MENA

Imports in kind, t

The market trend was unstable throughout the timeframe. Imports peaked in 2017 and bottomed out in 2019, with a 3.6-fold difference. In 2020, MENA's import volumes of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica totaled 7 646 tons, equivalent to a sharp increase of 202.7% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 526 tons, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 55.3% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, India played the dominant role in imports in kind, capturing 82.7% of total flows. Other markets combined accounted for the remaining share.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, MENA's imported volumes of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica reached 1 383 thousand US dollars, showing a significant fall of 20.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 22.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.1%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 6.3%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, India, Czechia, and China formed the core group of markets for imports in value terms. India accounted for 54.5% of imports, Czechia for 19.5%, and China for 18.1%. Together, these three countries represented 92.1% of total import flows.

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

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