Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded. In 2022, Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded were the world's 3469th most traded product, with a total trade of $282M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded grew by 4.19%, from $271M to $282M. Trade in Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded represent 0.0012% of total world trade.
Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded are a part of Other Mineral.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded were South Africa ($62M), Turkey ($49.8M), China ($37.9M), Greece ($35.6M), and Brazil ($13M).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded were Mozambique ($43.6M), United States ($30.4M), South Korea ($22.2M), Japan ($15.8M), and Canada ($11.9M).
Ranking Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded ranks 3960th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Vermiculite is an earth mineral mined from two locations in the United States. It is also known as expanded mica. Vermiculite is a mineral that expands when heated, and releases water vapor and minerals as it does so. It is used as an insulator, a soil additive, and as a component in potting soils. Perlite is a type of volcanic rock that has been heated to create tiny, lightweight, water-filled bubbles. Perlite is used as a lightweight soil amendment, a soil additive, and in potting soils.