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

Market Size for Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in the Middle East

In 2021, the Middle Eastern 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. In general, consumption recorded a pronounced reduction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in the Middle East

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 56%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, shipments abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by -38.4% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 282% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) contracted significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 571% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) and Iran (X tons) dominates diatomite) structure, together committing 94% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

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 the Middle East were Turkey ($X), Iran ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 94% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Iran, with a CAGR of -0.8%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 5.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 138% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 the Middle East

In 2021, supplies from abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by -11.8% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 180% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) contracted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 111%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Israel (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) was the largest importer of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in the Middle East, achieving 86% of total import. It was distantly followed by Iran (X tons), committing a 7.5% share of total imports. 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 purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of +20.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Israel ($X), Turkey ($X) and Iraq ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 84% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Iraq, with a CAGR of +23.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, declining by -3.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 93% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined modestly 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

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