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

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

In 2021, the North American market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by -0.4% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 50%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in Northern America

In 2021, shipments abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by 0.6% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) expanded markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States prevails in diatomite) structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 90% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), constituting a 9.8% share of total exports.

Exports from the United States decreased at an average annual rate of -3.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Canada (+60.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +60.9% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Canada increased by +9.7 percentage points.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier in Northern America, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 9.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States stood at -1.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 32%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+4.6%).

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

Imports in Northern America

In 2021, supplies from abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by 7.5% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tons) and the United States (X tons) was the main importer of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in Northern America, achieving 99.9% of total import.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +27.3%).

In value terms, the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) importing markets in Northern America were the United States ($X) and Canada ($X).

The United States, with a CAGR of +25.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 3.3% against the previous year. Import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by -3.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the import price increased by 12% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+5.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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