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

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

In 2021, the Azerbaijani market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by -2.1% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, saw prominent growth. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

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

Exports from Azerbaijan

Exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Azerbaijan surged to X tons in 2018, with an increase of 671% compared with 2017 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 2,563%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) skyrocketed to $X in 2018. In general, exports, however, faced a sharp reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 2,955% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Azerbaijan, with a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK (X kg), with a 1.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +50.5%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exports from Azerbaijan, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 0.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +113.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X per ton, declining by -27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 161%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2018, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Norway (+375.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Azerbaijan

In 2021, purchases abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by -3.5% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 695%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 356% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier to Azerbaijan, accounting for a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Iran stood at +69.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+45.2% per year) and France (+22.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) suppliers to Azerbaijan were Iran ($X), France ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 87% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Iran, with a CAGR of +52.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 3.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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