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

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

In 2021, the Kenyan market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by -21.7% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) rose modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 30%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, overseas shipments of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by 489% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 513% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Kenya, with a combined 79% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +141.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exports from Kenya, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ethiopia ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Tanzania amounted to +88.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ethiopia (+32.2% per year) and China (+126.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 40% 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 remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Eritrea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Tanzania (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into Kenya

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by -56% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) fell notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 90% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Kenya, with a combined 98% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +12.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the United States ($X), China ($X) and South Africa ($X) were the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) suppliers to Kenya, with a combined 93% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +12.7%, 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 31% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+17.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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