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

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

After three years of growth, the Asian market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by -6% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

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

Exports in Asia

In 2021, overseas shipments of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 194% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 121%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) represented the main exporter of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite), generating 66% of total exports. Japan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 10% share, followed by India (8.4%) and Armenia (5.1%). The following exporters - Turkey (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) - each recorded a 6.3% share of total exports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exports, with a CAGR of +11.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Japan (+4.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Singapore (-3.9%), Iran (-4.5%), Armenia (-7.7%), India (-28.5%) and Turkey (-35.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of China, Japan and Armenia increased by +59, +8.5 and +2.3 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier in Asia, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Armenia, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at +14.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (+2.4% per year) and Armenia (-6.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 97%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+21.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports in Asia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 82% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained 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), Israel (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the major importers of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite), together creating 72% of total imports. Turkey (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Japan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of +20.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in Asia, comprising 27% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with a 6.7% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled +10.9%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (+2.9% per year) and South Korea (+5.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 3.9% against the previous year. Import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by +77.3% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 56%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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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