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

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

The East European market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) reduced modestly to $X in 2021, dropping by -2.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a perceptible downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak 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 in Eastern Europe

In 2021, overseas shipments of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) expanded markedly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) represented the main exporter of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite), achieving 73% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), comprising a 20% 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. The Czech Republic (-6.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Russia (+66 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of the Czech Republic (-54.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Russia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Russia, with a CAGR of +24.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 9.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by 13%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+3.1%).

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

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, purchases abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by 7.2% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -17.1% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 29%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) rose notably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in 2021 were the Czech Republic (X tons), Russia (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together resulting at 72% of total import. Belarus (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Lithuania (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 15% share of total imports. Romania (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +38.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) importing markets in Eastern Europe were Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined 64% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Romania, Slovakia, Lithuania and Belarus, which together accounted for a further 21%.

Among the main importing countries, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +11.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 3.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 11%. The level of import 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 destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+2.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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