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

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

In 2021, the MENA's market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by -4.8% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 54%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in MENA

In 2021, overseas shipments of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by -38.5% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a dramatic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 281%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) declined rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 567% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) and Iran (X tons) prevails in diatomite) structure, together committing 94% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Iran (with a CAGR of -4.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplying countries in MENA were Turkey ($X), Iran ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together accounting for 93% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Iran, with a CAGR of -0.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 138% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+21.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports in MENA

In 2021, overseas purchases of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by -11.8% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 162% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) contracted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 106%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Israel (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) was the main importer of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in MENA, making up 77% of total import. It was distantly followed by Iran (X tons), achieving a 6.7% share of total imports. The following importers - Algeria (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) - together made up 11% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Iraq (with a CAGR of +20.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Israel ($X), Turkey ($X) and Iraq ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 76% of total imports.

Iraq, with a CAGR of +23.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, declining by -2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by 85% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per ton), while Iraq ($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 United Arab Emirates (+11.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform