Crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica market in Northern Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica in Northern Europe experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2022. Starting at 13 248 t in 2018, it rose by 9% to 14 463 t in 2019 before dropping sharply by 21% to 11 438 t in 2020. The market then rebounded strongly, growing 40% to 16 037 t in 2021, which marked the peak for the period, before easing slightly by 4% to 15 452 t in 2022.

These movements were aligned with changes in domestic production and net trade. Production volumes peaked at 14 114 t in 2019, then fell by 23% to 10 918 t in 2020, recovered by 27% to 13 820 t in 2021 and declined by 9% to 12 605 t in 2022. At the same time, net imports increased substantially, particularly from 2021 onward, reaching 2 848 t in 2022, which helped sustain the overall market volume despite lower production.

Production crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica in Northern Europe

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

In Northern Europe, production of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica reached 14 114 tonnes in 2019, marking the highest level in recent years. However, output declined to 10 918 tonnes in 2020, representing a year-over-year decrease of 22.6%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 20.7%, with an average annual decline rate of 7.4%. The most significant production increase occurred in 2019, at 5.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The value of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica production in Northern Europe peaked at 13 606 thousand US dollars in 2019. By 2020, this had dropped sharply to 9 902 thousand US dollars, a year-over-year decline of 27.2%. Between 2017 and 2020, production value decreased by 27.1%, corresponding to an average annual rate of 10.0%. The largest increase in production value was recorded in 2019, at 2.4%.

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

Exports crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica from Northern Europe

Exports in kind, t

Northern Europe's exports of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica reached their highest point in 2019 at 771 tonnes, following two years of growth. However, exports declined significantly to 282 tonnes in 2020, representing a 63.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 22.8%, with an average annual decline rate of 8.3%. The most substantial export increase occurred in 2019, at 49.0%.

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

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of gains, Northern Europe's exports of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica in value terms reached their peak in 2019 at 743.4 thousand US dollars. In 2020, export value dropped to 256.2 thousand US dollars, which is 65.5% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 29.1%, with an average annual decline rate of 10.8%. The largest increase in export value was recorded in 2019, at 44.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for Northern Europe's exports in value terms was relatively balanced rather than concentrated. Germany accounted for 2.9% of export value, Czechia for 2.6%, and the Netherlands for 2.3%. Together, these three countries represented 7.7% of total export flows, while numerous other countries accounted for the remaining 92.3%.

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

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

Imports crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica to Northern Europe

Imports in kind, t

Northern Europe's imports of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica in volume terms showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 358 tonnes, then surged to their peak in 2019 at 1 120 tonnes, representing a 3.1-fold increase between these years. In 2020, imports declined to 802 tonnes, which is 28.4% lower than in 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 57.8%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2019 at 212.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the country structure of Northern Europe's imports in volume terms was heavily concentrated. China and Turkey together accounted for 82.1% of total import flows, with other partners forming the remaining share.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Northern Europe's imports of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica in value terms exhibited an unstable trend throughout the period. Import value reached its lowest point in 2018 at 229.3 thousand US dollars, then increased to its peak in 2019 at 482.0 thousand US dollars, representing a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, import value declined to 377.0 thousand US dollars, down 21.8% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 49.2%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2019 at 110.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China was the dominant supplier of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica to Northern Europe in value terms, accounting for 44.2% of imports. The Netherlands followed with 11.5%, and Turkey with 11.2%. Together, these three countries comprised 66.9% of total import value during this period.

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

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