Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Other Mineral. In 2020, Other Mineral were the world's 703rd most traded product, with a total trade of $2.05B. Between 2019 and 2020 the exports of Other Mineral decreased by -18.4%, from $2.52B to $2.05B. Trade in Other Mineral represent 0.012% of total world trade.
Other Mineral are a part of Salt, sulphur, cement, lime, stone, & plaster. They include Mineral substances, nes, Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded, Kieserite, epsomite (natural magnesium sulphates), Natural micaceous iron oxides, and Earth colours.
Exports In 2020 the top exporters of Other Mineral were Australia ($641M), Germany ($197M), China ($178M), Spain ($89.7M), and United States ($89.5M).
Imports In 2020 the top importers of Other Mineral were China ($747M), United States ($106M), Japan ($81.6M), France ($76.5M), and Germany ($72.2M).
Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Other Mineral was 3.3%, making it the 1123rd lowest tariff using the HS4 product classification.
Ranking Other Mineral ranks 955th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Vermiculite is a mineral that is mined and heated to produce a loose, lightweight, water-insoluble material. It is used in gardening and horticulture as a soil conditioner to increase the soil's water retention and aeration. Perlite is a porous volcanic rock that is heated to produce a light, white, fluffy, water-insoluble material. It is used in gardening and horticulture as a soil conditioner to increase the soil's water retention and aeration.