Mica trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in mica was worth $223.6 million in 2024, about 564.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017, and down 2% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $223.6M | 564.3K t |
| 2023 | $228.7M | 448.6K t |
| 2022 | $229.6M | 442.6K t |
| 2021 | $238.5M | 519.1K t |
| 2020 | $211.5M | 469.5K t |
| 2019 | $208.4M | 464.1K t |
| 2018 | $226.4M | 552.5K t |
| 2017 | $215.5M | 510.8K t |
Top mica exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 22% of world exports, followed by India and Madagascar. The top three supply 53% between them, out of 98 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $48.1M | 22% |
| India | $38.2M | 17% |
| Madagascar | $32.4M | 15% |
| Nigeria | $18.6M | 8.3% |
| United States | $9.8M | 4.4% |
| France | $9.2M | 4.1% |
| Canada | $9.0M | 4% |
| Japan | $8.3M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $8.0M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $5.3M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $4.8M | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | $4.0M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 34% of world imports, ahead of Japan and Germany. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 58% across 153 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $77.1M | 35% |
| Japan | $36.8M | 17% |
| Germany | $15.3M | 6.9% |
| United States | $14.3M | 6.4% |
| South Korea | $7.4M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $7.2M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $4.0M | 1.8% |
| France | $4.0M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $3.9M | 1.8% |
| Mexico | $3.9M | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $3.6M | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $3.3M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $2.29 per kg and Nigeria $0.23 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2525: Mica, including splittings; mica waste. HS 2525 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most mica?
China exported $48.1 million in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by India (17%) and Madagascar (14%). In all, 98 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most mica?
China imported $77.1 million in 2024, 34% of world imports, ahead of Japan (16%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 58%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in mica?
It was worth $223.6 million in 2024, about 564.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $238.5 million. 98 countries reported exports and 153 reported imports.
What is the average price of mica per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $2.29 per kg and Nigeria $0.23 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for mica?
The HS code for mica is heading 2525, in chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 2525 page.
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