Mica sheet trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in mica sheet was worth $90.2 million in 2024, about 316.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 167% since 2017, and up 33% 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 | $90.2M | 316.1K t |
| 2023 | $68.0M | 191.6K t |
| 2022 | $59.9M | 178.1K t |
| 2021 | $52.7M | 199.6K t |
| 2020 | $47.8M | 158.6K t |
| 2019 | $37.2M | 151.0K t |
| 2018 | $46.2M | 199.3K t |
| 2017 | $33.7M | 147.1K t |
Top mica sheet exporting countries
Exports are led by Madagascar (35%), India (24%) and Nigeria (21%). 65 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 80%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Madagascar | $31.9M | 35% |
| India | $21.5M | 24% |
| Nigeria | $18.6M | 21% |
| China | $3.6M | 4% |
| Tanzania | $3.0M | 3.3% |
| Brazil | $1.6M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 1.6% |
| France | $1.4M | 1.5% |
| Russia | $1.3M | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $928K | 1% |
| Finland | $697K | 0.8% |
| Pakistan | $564K | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 76% of world imports, ahead of Japan and India. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 85% across 102 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $68.2M | 76% |
| Japan | $6.0M | 6.6% |
| India | $2.3M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 2.3% |
| France | $1.4M | 1.6% |
| Russia | $1.2M | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 1.4% |
| United States | $1.1M | 1.2% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $779K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $613K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $582K | 0.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $1.01 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 2525.10: Mica: crude and rifted into sheets or splittings. HS 2525 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most mica sheet?
Madagascar exported $31.9 million in 2024, 35% of the world total, followed by India (24%) and Nigeria (21%). In all, 65 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most mica sheet?
China imported $68.2 million in 2024, 76% of world imports, ahead of Japan (7%) and India (2%). The top three importers together take 85%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in mica sheet?
It was worth $90.2 million in 2024, about 316.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 167% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 65 countries reported exports and 102 reported imports.
What is the average price of mica sheet per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $1.01 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 sheet?
The HS code for mica sheet is subheading 2525.10, in chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2525 page.
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