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

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

The Colombian market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) shrank dramatically to $X in 2021, which is down by -44.3% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption recorded a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Colombia

For the third year in a row, Colombia recorded decline in overseas shipments of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite), which decreased by -9.8% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 764%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) reduced to $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a dramatic slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 442%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Panama (X kg), Venezuela (X kg) and Costa Rica (X kg) were the main destinations of exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Colombia, with a combined 90% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Costa Rica (with a CAGR of +3.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Venezuela ($X) remains the key foreign market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exports from Colombia, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Costa Rica ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Panama, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Venezuela stood at -22.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Costa Rica (-23.9% per year) and Panama (-30.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 30%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Venezuela ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Peru (+22.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into Colombia

In 2021, approx. X tons of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) were imported into Colombia; waning by -37.1% on the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 39%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier to Colombia, with a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Mexico totaled +30.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-20.4% per year) and France (+6.9% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X), the United States ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) suppliers to Colombia, with a combined 87% share of total imports.

Mexico, with a CAGR of +20.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -15.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 32% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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