What It Is and What Export of It Is
Mica is a group of silicate minerals known for their sheet-like structure, shiny appearance, and thermal and electrical insulating properties. Nigeria is richly endowed with Mica deposits, especially in regions like Kogi, Nasarawa, and Ekiti. Mica is exported either in sheet, flake, or powder form to industries around the world.
Exporting mica involves mining, cleaning, grading, and packaging for industrial use. Nigeria’s mica has growing demand due to its high quality and relatively low extraction cost.
📦 Export Form & Specifications
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Types:
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Muscovite Mica (light-colored, most common)
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Biotite Mica (dark-colored)
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Forms:
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Crude/Raw Mica
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Mica Sheets
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Mica Flakes
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Mica Powder
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Size: Customized as per buyer request
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Moisture Content: ≤ 1%
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Packaging:
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50 kg PP woven bags (flakes/powder)
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Palletized mica sheets
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Jumbo bags for bulk export
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Industrial Uses
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Cosmetics industry (for shimmer in makeup)
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Paints and coatings (as a filler and anti-corrosive agent)
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Plastics and rubber (as a reinforcement agent)
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Construction (in gypsum boards and roofing materials)
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Electrical and electronic insulation
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Drilling operations (used in muds for oil and gas)
📈 Global Market Demand
Mica has a high export potential due to demand in the beauty, electronics, automotive, and construction industries. Countries like India, China, Germany, USA, and Japan are leading consumers of mica. The rise in eco-friendly and mineral-based cosmetics has driven further demand.
🚢 Export Advantages
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Non-perishable and easy to store
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High demand from multiple industries
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Can be exported in bulk or refined forms
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Increasing global interest in African-sourced mica
📄 HS Code
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2525.20.00.00 – Mica, including splittings; mica waste
SIKADE-WASAG MULTI PURPOSE LIMITED delivers well-sorted, high-purity mica for international buyers seeking consistency, compliance, and timely logistics.
📩 For export partnerships and inquiries, reach us at adexgbada2023@gmail.com or call 08023063625 / 07071617748.
