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

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

The Dutch market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) contracted sharply to $X in 2021, dropping by -31.5% 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 showed a abrupt slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X tons of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) were exported from the Netherlands; growing by 32% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) rose notably to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +154.9% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from the Netherlands, together accounting for 83% of total exports. North Macedonia, Denmark and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4.3%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for North Macedonia (with a CAGR of +71.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together comprising 79% of total exports. These countries were followed by Denmark, North Macedonia and Norway, which together accounted for a further 3.5%.

North Macedonia, with a CAGR of +75.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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, which is down by -18.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 55% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to North Macedonia ($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 Denmark (+6.5%), 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 the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X tons of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) were imported into the Netherlands; with a decrease of -13.5% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 267% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 41%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to the Netherlands, with a combined 56% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Spain, the Czech Republic, China, Italy, Luxembourg, Belgium and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +90.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) suppliers to the Netherlands were the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 55% of total imports. Denmark, Spain, China, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, Italy, Belgium and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +84.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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, rising by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 177%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($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 (+54.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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