Asia-Pacific: Market for Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) 2025

Market Size for Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in Asia-Pacific

After three years of growth, the Asia-Pacific market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by -6.6% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Production of Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 22%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

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

Exports in Asia-Pacific

After four years of decline, shipments abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by 14% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 186% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at 67% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Japan (X tons), India (X tons) and Australia (X tons), together mixing up a 27% share of total exports. Singapore (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +11.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Australia (+48.2%) and Japan (+4.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Australia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +48.2% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Singapore (-3.9%) and India (-28.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+56 p.p.), Australia (+8 p.p.) and Japan (+7.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while India saw its share reduced by -73.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 26% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 6% share.

In China, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased at an average annual rate of +14.6% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+2.4% per year) and Singapore (+3.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 97% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain 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 ($X per ton), while Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+9.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2021, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in Asia-Pacific amounted to X tons, picking up by 2.6% compared with the previous year. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) rose sharply to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 11%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons), distantly followed by India (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main importers of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite), together comprising 86% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +9.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in Asia-Pacific, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 7.8% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at +10.9%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+5.2% per year) and India (+0.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, growing by 6.2% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+4.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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