Mica sheets and plates trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in mica sheets and plates was worth $322.9 million in 2024, about 34.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 46% since 2017, and up 20% 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 | $322.9M | 34.1K t |
| 2023 | $270.2M | 25.4K t |
| 2022 | $252.2M | 26.0K t |
| 2021 | $239.5M | 26.4K t |
| 2020 | $195.0M | 21.8K t |
| 2019 | $223.9M | 24.9K t |
| 2018 | $218.2M | 22.6K t |
| 2017 | $221.0M | 22.4K t |
Top mica sheets and plates exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 50% of world exports, followed by Switzerland and South Korea. The top three supply 63% between them, out of 79 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $160.8M | 50% |
| Switzerland | $24.5M | 7.6% |
| South Korea | $18.3M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $14.6M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $13.0M | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $11.6M | 3.6% |
| United States | $10.6M | 3.3% |
| India | $10.3M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $9.6M | 3% |
| Austria | $7.6M | 2.3% |
| Brazil | $6.9M | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $6.4M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (12%), the United States (11%) and South Korea (7%). 161 countries imported it, and the top three take 30% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $37.4M | 12% |
| United States | $34.2M | 11% |
| South Korea | $24.0M | 7.4% |
| Poland | $22.0M | 6.8% |
| Czech Republic | $16.9M | 5.2% |
| India | $15.8M | 4.9% |
| China | $12.9M | 4% |
| Spain | $10.8M | 3.4% |
| Austria | $10.5M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $9.8M | 3.1% |
| Slovakia | $9.2M | 2.8% |
| Mexico | $8.7M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.48 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $32.23 per kg and China $7.05 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 6814.10: Mica: plates, sheets and strips of agglomerated or reconstituted mica, whether or not on a support of paper, paperboard or other materials. HS 6814 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most mica sheets and plates?
China exported $160.8 million in 2024, 50% of the world total, followed by Switzerland (8%) and South Korea (6%). In all, 79 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most mica sheets and plates?
Germany imported $37.4 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of the United States (11%) and South Korea (7%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in mica sheets and plates?
It was worth $322.9 million in 2024, about 34.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 46% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 79 countries reported exports and 161 reported imports.
What is the average price of mica sheets and plates per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.48 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $32.23 per kg and China $7.05 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for mica sheets and plates?
The HS code for mica sheets and plates is subheading 6814.10, in chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 6814 page.
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