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

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

In 2021, the Nigerien market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by 124% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption showed a remarkable increase. As a result, consumption attained 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 Nigeria

In 2021, approx. X tons of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) were exported from Nigeria; surging by 621% compared with the year before. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 431% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Benin (X tons) was the main destination for exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Nigeria, accounting for a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Benin exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ghana (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Benin amounted to +36.5%.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) and Benin ($X) were the largest markets for siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exported from Nigeria worldwide.

Among the main countries of destination, Benin, with a CAGR of +18.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -50.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 102% 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 somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Benin amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ghana (-0.0%).

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

Imports into Nigeria

In 2021, approx. X tons of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) were imported into Nigeria; picking up by 123% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 283% 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 lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 499% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Nigeria, with a combined 62% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +60.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) suppliers to Nigeria were China ($X), the United States ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 69% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +53.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 56%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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