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Crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica market in Northern America

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Northern America" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Earlier Report Observations

The market for crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica in Northern America contracted significantly between 2018 and 2020, with volume falling from over 63 000 t to under 48 000 t. A recovery pushed the market above 56 000 t in 2021, followed by a period of stabilization in 2022.

Trade dynamics evolved in the following years, marked by increased export activity from Canada to the United States, reflecting stronger commercial distribution channels within the region. By 2024, the market encountered a sharp revenue contraction alongside softer import prices, while domestic mining operations in several U.S. states continued to supply key industrial sectors such as electrical insulation.

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 Northern America
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Northern America 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda 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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda 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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 Northern America

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 Northern America fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, output reached 47 854 tonnes, down 21.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production dropped by 22.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 8.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 63 000 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase of 1.6% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.6%	(3.0%)	(21.7%)	(8.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica from Northern America

Exports in kind, kg

In 2020, Northern America exported 12 433 kilograms of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica, representing a substantial increase of 132.3% compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	132.3%	-

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Northern America's exports of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica totaled 10 526 US dollars in 2020, marking a sharp rise of 117.3% from 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	117.3%	-

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica to Northern America

Imports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports bottomed in 2018 at 4 625 kilograms and peaked in 2017, with a 5.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Northern America imported 22 488 kilograms, reflecting a sharp advance of 139.5% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 80.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(80.9%)	103.0%	139.5%	(2.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the country breakdown of imports in kind was scattered, with no single partner emerging as clearly dominant. India accounted for 24.1% of imports, the United Kingdom for 4.6%, and China for 2.0%, together making up just 30.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 3 409 US dollars, while the maximum occurred in 2017, with a 3.5-fold variation between them. In 2020, Northern America imported 7 881 US dollars worth of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica, marking a small reduction of 2.4% compared to 2019. The largest decline was in 2018 at 71.5%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 136.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(71.5%)	136.8%	(2.4%)	(13.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, there was no single dominant market for crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica in value terms. India held 23.2% of import value, the United Kingdom 4.4%, and China 2.0%, together accounting for only 29.6% of total imports, with many smaller partners each contributing modest individual shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io