Mica; Powder Price in Kazakhstan - 2021

Mica; Powder Price in Kazakhstan (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average mica; powder import price amounted to $422 per ton, increasing by 16% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $857 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($365 per ton), while the price for China totaled $346 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+32.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Mica; Powder Price in Kazakhstan (FOB) - 2022

The average mica; powder export price stood at $402 per ton in 2022, falling by -6.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 14%. The export price peaked at $838 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($419 per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey totaled $145 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+4.5%).

Mica; Powder Imports in Kazakhstan

Mica; powder imports into Kazakhstan skyrocketed to 218 tons in 2022, rising by 293% against 2021. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, mica; powder imports surged to $92K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Mica; Powder in Kazakhstan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Russia	7.7	18.1	12.3	78.4	116.7%
China	4.8	9.2	7.3	1.0	-40.7%
Others	0.2	0.1	0.6	12.5	296.9%
Total	12.7	27.3	20.2	91.9	93.4%

Top Suppliers of Mica; Powder to Kazakhstan in 2022:

Russia (214.6 tons)
China (2.9 tons)

Mica; Powder Exports in Kazakhstan

In 2022, overseas shipments of mica; powders were finally on the rise to reach 2.3 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage.

In value terms, mica; powder exports declined to $906 in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1.1% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $911, leveling off in the following year.