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

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

The Benelux market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) rose sharply to $X in 2021, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 9.1%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

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

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, the amount of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exported in Benelux skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 25% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 100%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) represented the largest exporter of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite), constituting 74% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), comprising a 26% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exports from Belgium stood at +7.4%. At the same time, the Netherlands (+8.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +8.7% from 2012-2021. While the share of the Netherlands (+2.8 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier in Benelux, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Belgium amounted to +10.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, growing by 2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 28%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.2%).

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

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, the amount of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) imported in Benelux rose remarkably to X tons, picking up by 5.4% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, imports posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 128% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 93% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Belgium was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which reached 84% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), making up a 16% share of total imports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) imports, with a CAGR of +11.0% from 2012 to 2021. The Netherlands (-6.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (+32 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -31.3% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in Benelux, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Belgium totaled +13.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 18% against the previous year. Import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% 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 +41.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the import price increased by 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform