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

Market Size for Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in the Czech Republic

In 2021, the Czech market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by -12.1% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption saw a perceptible downturn. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in the Czech Republic

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) dropped rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 56%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, shipments abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by -23.6% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after six years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 47%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) declined slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from the Czech Republic, with a combined 77% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +49.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+9.4% per year) and Austria (-6.8% 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 29% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 53%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($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 Switzerland (+10.3%), 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 the Czech Republic

In 2021, supplies from abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by -9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after eight years of growth. Overall, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 51% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to the Czech Republic, together accounting for 75% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +515.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to the Czech Republic, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +15.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-0.3% per year) and Slovakia (+17.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 22% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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