Algeria: Market for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths 2025

Market Size for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Algeria

In 2021, the Algerian market for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths decreased by -69.4% to $X, falling for the sixth consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths

Exports from Algeria

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths, when their volume decreased by -33.1% to X kg. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 169% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths reduced notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 231% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Niger (X kg) was the main destination for exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths from Algeria, accounting for a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths to Niger exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Niger totaled +26.0%.

In value terms, Niger ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths exports from Algeria, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 4.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Niger amounted to +80.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths amounted to $X per ton, falling by -3.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 39% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Niger totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Niger (+45.8%).

Imports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths

Imports into Algeria

For the third year in a row, Algeria recorded decline in purchases abroad of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths, which decreased by -66.6% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 211%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths declined dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 203%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths supplier to Algeria, accounting for a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Saudi Arabia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Portugal (X tons), with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (-45.4% per year) and Portugal (-8.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths to Algeria, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +32.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-6.4% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-43.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths amounted to $X per ton, falling by -12.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 68% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+35.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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