Crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica market in the United States, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica in the United States showed resilience over the 2018-2022 period, ending slightly higher at 42 744 t after significant intermediate volatility. Starting at 42 181 t in 2018, the market contracted to 40 911 t in 2019 before a sharp drop to 35 811 t in 2020.

A strong recovery followed, with market volume growing 15.2% to 41 247 t in 2021 and a further 3.6% to 42 744 t in 2022, returning to the level seen at the start of the period. U.S. production mirrored this trajectory, falling to 34 600 t in 2020 before rebounding to 42 000 t in 2022.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States ranked as the world's third-largest producer of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica.

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

Crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica production in the United States declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 34 600 tons, marking a significant decrease of 13.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 13.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 42 000 tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 5.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 83 tons and peaked in 2017, with a 5.5-fold fluctuation between these years. In 2020, the United States exported 115 tons of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica, representing a dramatic increase of 38.4% year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 74.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, China, South Korea, and the Bahamas consistently held the top positions in the country structure of exports in kind. China accounted for 43.0% of exports, South Korea for 11.2%, and the Bahamas for 10.1%, together making up 64.3% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica exports from the United States declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 139 thousand US dollars, showing an abrupt drop of 32.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 62.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 27.8%.

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

During 2017-2020, the Bahamas, Mexico, and South Korea continued to lead as the top buyers of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica from the United States in value terms. The Bahamas accounted for 49.7% of exports, Mexico for 8.7%, and South Korea for 8.2%, collectively representing 66.5% of total export value.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

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

Imports in kind, t

Noticeable fluctuations characterized market performance during this period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2018 at 295 tons and reached their highest in 2017, with a 7.7-fold gap between these years. In 2020, the United States imported 1 326 tons of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica from abroad, equivalent to a gain of 48.3% from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 87.0%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 203.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020, t

Throughout 2017-2020, Brazil and India remained the principal sources for imports in kind, jointly accounting for 96.9% of total flows. Other partners each held significantly smaller shares.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility defined market behavior during these years. Imports varied by a factor of 3.3, from a low in 2018 to a high in 2017. In 2020, the United States imported a total of 1 889 thousand US dollars of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica, amounting to an advance of 75.5% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 609 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 70.0% and the largest increase in 2019 at 76.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Brazil, India, and China—together absorbed 96.8% of total imports in value terms of crude and rifted sheets or splittings mica to the United States.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020