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Malaysia - Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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

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

The Malaysian market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) fell to $X in 2021, shrinking by -7.5% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Malaysia

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by 1,146% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The exports peaked 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) soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons) was the main destination for exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Malaysia, with a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Brunei Darussalam (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Vietnam (X kg), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Singapore amounted to -17.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brunei Darussalam (+18.6% per year) and Vietnam (-17.7% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Brunei Darussalam ($X) constituted the largest markets for siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exported from Malaysia worldwide, with a combined 98% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Brunei Darussalam, with a CAGR of +43.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 74% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($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 Thailand (+34.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Malaysia

In 2021, the amount of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) imported into Malaysia reduced to X tons, with a decrease of -12.8% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) contracted modestly to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier to Malaysia, with a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +12.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+89.4% per year) and Germany (+33.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) suppliers to Malaysia were China ($X), Germany ($X) and Indonesia ($X), together accounting for 89% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Indonesia, with a CAGR of +43.1%, saw 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

In 2021, the average import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 26%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were the United States, Denmark and China, together accounting for 62% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Japan, Turkey, France and Spain, which together accounted for a further 24%.
The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were the United States, Denmark and China, together accounting for 68% of global production. Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Japan, France, Turkey and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.
In value terms, the largest siliceous fossil meal kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) suppliers to Malaysia were China, Germany and Indonesia, together comprising 91% of total imports.
In value terms, Singapore $464), Vietnam $319) and Brunei Darussalam $287) appeared to be the largest markets for siliceous fossil meal kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exported from Malaysia worldwide, together accounting for 98% of total exports. These countries were followed by Taiwan Chinese), which accounted for a further 2.5%.
The average export price for siliceous fossil meals kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $1,444 per ton in 2021, surging by 12% against the previous year.
The average import price for siliceous fossil meals kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $322 per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -3.5% against the previous year.

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    • Key market players and their profiles

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      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
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    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE
      2. MARKET STRUCTURE
      3. TRADE BALANCE
      4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
      5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
      4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2024
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      3. Market Value, 2012–2024
      4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      2. Market Value, 2012–2024
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
      6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
      7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
      10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
      11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
      12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
      13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
      14. Production Volume And Growth
      15. Exports And Growth
      16. Export Prices And Growth
      17. Market Size And Growth
      18. Per Capita Consumption
      19. Imports And Growth
      20. Import Prices
      21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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