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

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

In 2021, the Greek market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by -1.3% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Greece

In 2021, shipments abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by -84.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 203% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) shrank notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a precipitous setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 58%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cyprus (X tons) was the main destination for exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Greece, accounting for a 97% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Cyprus exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bulgaria (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Cyprus totaled -24.6%.

In value terms, Cyprus ($X) remains the key foreign market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exports from Greece, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bulgaria ($X), with a 29% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Cyprus totaled -26.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X per ton, declining by -39% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 110% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cyprus stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into Greece

In 2021, approx. X tons of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) were imported into Greece; jumping by 20% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier to Greece, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at -1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+0.8% per year) and Belgium (-3.2% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Greece, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at +1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-1.0% per year) and Denmark (+29.5% 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, falling by -22.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 30%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell sharply in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+17.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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