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

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

The ASEAN market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) rose to $X in 2021, growing by 4.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 45%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in ASEAN

In 2021, overseas shipments of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 330% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 499%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) prevails in diatomite) structure, together generating 94% of total exports. Vietnam (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +9.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier in ASEAN, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

In Singapore, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Thailand (+2.0% per year) and Vietnam (-13.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in ASEAN stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by +11.3% against 2018 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+8.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

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

Imports in ASEAN

In 2021, overseas purchases of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by -8.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a slight expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in 2021 were Indonesia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons), together recording 94% of total import. It was distantly followed by the Philippines (X tons), achieving a 4.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +8.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Singapore ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 63% share of total imports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +7.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in ASEAN amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+3.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform