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

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

The Myanmar's market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) soared to $X in 2021, increasing by 1,018% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a significant increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 91,575%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Myanmar

In 2020, overseas shipments of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by -88.4% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 11,112% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2020, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) declined rapidly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 22,501% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2020, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Myanmar.

From 2012 to 2020, the biggest increases were recorded for Lao People's Democratic Republic (with a CAGR of +31.2%).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exports from Myanmar, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled +17.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X per ton in 2020, rising by 288% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 405%. The export price peaked in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2020, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lao People's Democratic Republic amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+49.5%).

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

Imports into Myanmar

In 2021, purchases abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by 277% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 528%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

Imports by Country

Singapore (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Myanmar, with a combined 80% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +30.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) suppliers to Myanmar were the United States ($X), Singapore ($X) and Australia ($X), together accounting for 83% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of +27.4%, saw 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

The average import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 43%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($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 (+18.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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