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

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

For the fourth year in a row, the Mexican market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 0.2% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a buoyant increase. Consumption of peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 96% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

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

Exports from Mexico

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite), when their volume decreased by -74.3% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports faced a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a sharp downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Mexico, with a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Guatemala (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled +8.0%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exports from Mexico, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Guatemala ($X), with a 3.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to +15.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 43% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a strong expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Guatemala totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+6.8%), 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 Mexico

In 2021, approx. X tons of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) were imported into Mexico; rising by 47% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +138.6% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +125.2% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Mexico, with a 96% 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, China (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at +2.8%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Mexico, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to +5.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -1.6% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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