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

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

The CIS market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) fell to $X in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 64%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

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

Exports in CIS

Exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) rose rapidly to X tons in 2021, surging by 11% against the previous year. Overall, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 55%. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -10.3% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia dominates diatomite) structure, reaching X tons, which was near 89% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Armenia (X tons), achieving a 9.9% share of total exports.

Russia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exports, with a CAGR of +40.5% from 2012 to 2021. Armenia (-7.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Russia increased by +72 percentage points.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier in the CIS, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Armenia ($X), with a 28% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia stood at +24.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, growing by 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Armenia ($X per ton), while Russia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Armenia (+1.2%).

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

Imports in CIS

In 2021, the amount of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) imported in the CIS soared to X tons, growing by 15% compared with the previous year. Total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) represented the major importer of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite), making up 54% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons), together making up a 37% share of total imports. Azerbaijan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Russia decreased at an average annual rate of -1.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+36.3%), Belarus (+19.9%), Azerbaijan (+19.3%), Kyrgyzstan (+15.1%) and Kazakhstan (+7.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +36.3% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Belarus, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan increased by +15, +10, +3.1 and +1.7 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in the CIS, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Belarus, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (+38.2% per year) and Belarus (+6.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 2.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 11%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+1.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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