EU External Trade - Worked mica and articles of mica, including agglomerated or reconstituted mica, whether or not on a support of paper, paperboard or other materials, Plates, sheets and strips of agglomerated or reconstituted mica, whether or not on a support

Extra-EU sourcing of Worked mica and articles of mica, including agglomerated or reconstituted mica, whether or not on a support of paper, paperboard or other materials, Plates, sheets and strips of agglomerated or reconstituted mica, whether or not on a support is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 51.7% of imports (€176.7M), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland (19.2%). With an HHI of 3154, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Worked mica and articles of mica, including agglomerated or reconstituted mica, whether or not on a support of paper, paperboard or other materials, Plates, sheets and strips of agglomerated or reconstituted mica, whether or not on a support to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇭 Switzerland remains the largest client (22.5%, €19.6M), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 41.3% of Worked mica and articles of mica, including agglomerated or reconstituted mica, whether or not on a support of paper, paperboard or other materials, Plates, sheets and strips of agglomerated or reconstituted mica, whether or not on a support imports, well ahead of 🇦🇹 Austria (9.5%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇵🇱 Poland.

In 2025, imports were rising (11.6%) and exports stable (2.7%) compared to the previous year.