Crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica market in the United Kingdom

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica in the United Kingdom fluctuated significantly from 2018 to 2022. After an initial rise to 5 721 tons in 2019, consumption dropped sharply to 4 416 tons in 2020 before rebounding strongly to nearly 6 000 tons in the following two years. This overall growth was entirely supported by surging imports, which increased tenfold from 2018 levels to reach 2 821 tons by 2022, compensating for a steady decline in domestic production, which fell by over 1 700 tons across the period.

In the subsequent years from 2023 to 2025, import volumes receded from their 2022 peak, settling at 757, 866, and 631 tons respectively. Export activity, which had ceased entirely in 2021 and 2022, resumed in 2023 with 105 tons shipped before declining again to zero by 2025.

Production crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica in the United Kingdom

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From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom ranked 14th globally in the production of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica.

Top producers of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica, 2018-2021

World map of production of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica, 2018-2021

After a two-year decline, the United Kingdom's production of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica increased. In 2021, the country produced 3 682 tonnes, showing a negligible year-on-year change compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 24.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 3 671 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 21.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica from the United Kingdom

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The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export volumes varied significantly, dropping from a high of 18 tonnes in 2019 to a low of 0.5 tonnes in 2021—a 40-fold difference. In 2021, the United Kingdom exported 0.5 tonnes of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica, marking a decrease of 90.5% from 2020. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 117.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, France, India, and Denmark were the top contributors to the United Kingdom's exports in kind, accounting for 52.2%, 22.7%, and 6.5% of the total, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 81.4% of all export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the period. Export values reached their highest point in 2019 at 59 000 US dollars and their lowest in 2021 at 16 000 US dollars, reflecting a 3.6-fold gap. In 2021, the United Kingdom's exports of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica were valued at 16 000 US dollars, a 34.6% decrease from 2020. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 57.6%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a rise of 126.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom's exports of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica in value terms were spread across a wide range of markets. France, Turkey, and the Netherlands were the leading destinations, accounting for 21.1%, 10.3%, and 8.5% of total exports, respectively. However, together they represented only 39.9% of the overall flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Imports crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica to the United Kingdom

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There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Import volumes peaked in 2021 at 2 162 tonnes and bottomed out in 2018, showing an 8-fold difference. In 2021, the United Kingdom imported 2 162 tonnes of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica, a sharp increase of 188.2% from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 29.6%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a jump of 293.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, China was the nearly exclusive supplier of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica to the United Kingdom, accounting for 90.3% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Import values varied widely, rising from a low in 2018 to a high in 2021—an 11.6-fold increase. In 2021, the United Kingdom's imports of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica were valued at 1 356 000 US dollars, reflecting a sharp uptick of 309.7% from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 18.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, China dominated the United Kingdom's imports in value terms, accounting for 84.8% of total flows. The remaining imports were fragmented among other markets.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021