Argentina: Market for Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) 2025

Market Size for Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in Argentina

The Argentinian market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X in 2021, with an increase of 2% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in Argentina

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 106%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite)

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, the amount of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exported from Argentina surged to X tons, picking up by 20% on the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) totaled $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) was the main destination for exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Argentina, with a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Brazil exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uruguay (X tons), threefold. Paraguay (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Brazil stood at +5.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (+4.3% per year) and Paraguay (+25.0% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the key foreign market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exports from Argentina, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uruguay ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Paraguay, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Brazil totaled +1.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (+2.8% per year) and Paraguay (+25.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -15.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 9.7%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite)

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, purchases abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) reduced to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier to Argentina, accounting for a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Mexico stood at -1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-17.5% per year) and China (+194.2% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Argentina, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with an 8% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico amounted to -1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-16.1% per year) and China (+140.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -10.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 18%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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