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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Mica plates, sheets and strips. In 2023, Mica plates, sheets and strips were the world's 3459th most traded product, with a total trade of $260M. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Mica plates, sheets and strips grew by 2%, from $255M to $260M. Trade in Mica plates, sheets and strips represent 0.0011% of total world trade.

Mica plates, sheets and strips are a part of Processed Mica.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Mica plates, sheets and strips  were China ($101M), Switzerland ($25.5M), Germany ($16.6M), United Kingdom ($15.4M), and Czechia ($14M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Mica plates, sheets and strips were Germany ($29.3M), United States ($26.8M), China ($15.4M), South Korea ($13.8M), and India ($12.3M).

Ranking Mica plates, sheets and strips ranks 1614th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Mica is a very common mineral that is often used in the production of light bulbs. It is also used in the manufacturing of paint, ceramics, pottery, cosmetics, and as an insulator for television and computer screens.

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* Trade values are converted to USD using each month's exchange rate. For December 2023 data, the exchange rate from December 30, 2023 is used.

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Historical Data

Exporters and Importers

Top Origin (2023)China$101M
Top Destination (2023)Germany$29.3M

In 2023 Mica plates, sheets and strips were the world's 3459th most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of Mica plates, sheets and strips were China ($101M), Switzerland ($25.5M), Germany ($16.6M), United Kingdom ($15.4M), and Czechia ($14M).

In 2023, the top importers of Mica plates, sheets and strips were Germany ($29.3M), United States ($26.8M), China ($15.4M), South Korea ($13.8M), and India ($12.3M).

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Exporters of Mica plates, sheets and strips (2023)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)China$9.13M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)South Korea$5.48M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Mica plates, sheets and strips grew the fastest in China ($9.13M), Switzerland ($4.89M), Austria ($2.31M), India ($1.49M), and Japan ($1.21M).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Mica plates, sheets and strips were South Korea ($5.48M), Poland ($4.87M), India ($2.43M), China ($2.32M), and Saudi Arabia ($1.94M).

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Exporters of Mica plates, sheets and strips (2022 - 2023)

Importers of Mica plates, sheets and strips (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Mica plates, sheets and strips.

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.49. This means that most of the exports of Mica plates, sheets and strips are explained by 11 countries.

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Value of Exports in Mica plates, sheets and strips

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)China$85.5M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)United States$14.4M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Mica plates, sheets and strips. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Mica plates, sheets and strips during 2023.

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Mica plates, sheets and strips were China ($85.5M), Switzerland ($19.3M), United Kingdom ($9.77M), Czechia ($5.33M), and Japan ($4.01M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Mica plates, sheets and strips were United States ($14.4M), Germany ($12.7M), South Korea ($9.05M), Poland ($8.57M), and Italy ($7.48M).

Net Trade (2023)

Country Comparison

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Mica plates, sheets and strips.
It is possible to select the main countries that export or import Mica plates, sheets and strips in the world, or by continent, as well as select the measure of interest.

Top 10 Exporters Countries of Mica plates, sheets and strips by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

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The Complexity-Relatedness diagram compares the risk and the strategic value of a product's potential export opportunities. Relatedness is predictive of the probability that a country increases its exports in a product. Complexity, is associated with higher levels of income, economic growth potential, lower income inequality, and lower emissions.

Relatedness vs Country Complexity (2023)

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