Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Other Mineral. In 2022, Other Mineral were the world's 353rd most traded product, with a total trade of $10.8B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Other Mineral grew by 257%, from $3.04B to $10.8B. Trade in Other Mineral represent 0.046% of total world trade.
Other Mineral include Mineral substances, nes, Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded, Kieserite, epsomite (natural magnesium sulphates), Natural micaceous iron oxides, and Earth colours.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Other Mineral were Australia ($8.27B), Brazil ($336M), China ($316M), Germany ($261M), and Spain ($150M).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Other Mineral were China ($8.79B), United States ($151M), Japan ($141M), South Korea ($125M), and Belgium ($117M).
Ranking Other Mineral ranks 1011th 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.