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

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

The New Zealand market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) fell to $X in 2021, which is down by -6.7% 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). In general, consumption saw a pronounced contraction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from New Zealand

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by 731% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw significant growth. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from New Zealand, with a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Fiji (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK was relatively modest.

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exports from New Zealand, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Fiji ($X), with a 7.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -50.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 77%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to French Polynesia (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into New Zealand

In 2021, the amount of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) imported into New Zealand shrank significantly to X tons, falling by -23% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 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) expanded notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 43%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to New Zealand, accounting for a 76% 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), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to -5.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+2.9% per year) and Australia (-11.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to New Zealand, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled -1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+6.7% per year) and Australia (-13.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 39% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Australia ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 States (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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