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

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

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Danish market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite), when its value decreased by -3.6% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +62.0% against 2017 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +76.9% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

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

Exports from Denmark

Exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Denmark was estimated at less than X kg in 2021, approximately reflecting 2020. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) totaled less than $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

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

Imports into Denmark

Imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) into Denmark skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, increasing by 395% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Denmark, together accounting for 61% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, the Netherlands, Greece, the United States and Mexico, which together accounted for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +358.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Greece ($X) appeared to be the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) suppliers to Denmark, together comprising 57% of total imports. Italy, the Netherlands, the United States, Bulgaria and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +332.8%, 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 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, picking up by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Greece ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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