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

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

In 2021, the Indonesian market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by -29.3% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a mild expansion. Consumption of peaked 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 Indonesia

In 2021, shipments abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by -11.4% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a dramatic descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 145% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) declined sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 71%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons) was the main destination for exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Indonesia, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Japan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malaysia (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Japan totaled -37.9%.

In value terms, the largest markets for siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exported from Indonesia were Japan ($X) and Malaysia ($X).

Among the main countries of destination, Malaysia, with a CAGR of +69.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -9.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 163% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (-1.9%).

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

Imports into Indonesia

In 2021, purchases abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by -47.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, posted tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 109% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) declined modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier to Indonesia, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fivefold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey totaled +5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+18.8% per year) and the United States (-15.0% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Indonesia, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to +9.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-14.7% per year) and China (+6.0% 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, surging by 83% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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