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| Partner | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $69.8M | 44.8% |
| Japan | $40M | 25.7% |
| Mexico | $8.3M | 5.4% |
| United States | $7.3M | 4.7% |
| Australia | $5.2M | 3.4% |
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| Partner | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $1.6M | 67.4% |
| Japan | $354.6K | 14.6% |
| Mexico | $293.2K | 12.1% |
| Taiwan | $45.2K | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $27.3K | 1.1% |
| Year | Export value |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $35.4M |
| 2022 | $34.7M |
| 2023 | $25.4M |
| 2024 | $23.6M |
| 2025 | $21.9M |
| 2026 | $14.8M |
China customs reports HS 253010 at the 8-digit level. 2 subheadings are published under it, and export values for each are available on request.
Unexpanded chlorite minerals form this specific group, representing a distinct silicate material traded before heat treatment rather than the vermiculite or perlite varieties.
Crude, unexfoliated vermiculite and perlite constitute this category, both being natural silicates shipped in their raw state for subsequent expansion into lightweight aggregates.
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HS 253010 is also written 2530.10. Values are in USD; the public series does not report tonnes or kg. Product scope: Raw, unexpanded vermiculite, perlite, and chlorites are natural silicate minerals in their pre-heated state, typically traded for subsequent exfoliation into lightweight construction aggregates or horticultural soil conditioners. The public page shows monthly export partner previews from official GACC customs statistics. Preview and buy a monthly CSV for your selected products, countries and years.
Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC), cleaned and structured by China Data Portal.
Transformations: Values are presented as published by the source.
China Data Portal. "China Vermiculite (HS 253010) Export Data." https://chinadata.live/china-trade/hs/253010/
China exported $21.6M of vermiculite in the twelve months to August 2026, averaging $1.8M per month, based on official China customs statistics (HS 253010).
Raw, unexpanded vermiculite, perlite, and chlorites are natural silicate minerals in their pre-heated state, typically traded for subsequent exfoliation into lightweight construction aggregates or horticultural soil conditioners.
South Korea, Japan and Mexico together account for 76% of the published total, out of 31 trading partners on record.
Annual exports declined by 38% between 2021 and 2025, from $35.4M to $21.9M.
Figures come from official China General Administration of Customs (GACC) statistics, published monthly. ChinaData cleans partner names, periods and values so the series is ready for analysis. Partner-level rows for every month, including HS8 detail, are available as a one-time CSV purchase. Choose your products and coverage, then preview the file and price before payment.