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

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

The Omani market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) surged to $X in 2021, increasing by 42% 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). Overall, consumption faced a sharp setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Oman

In 2021, approx. X tons of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) were exported from Oman; waning by -91.2% on 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 608%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) fell dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 458%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons) was the main destination for exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Oman, accounting for a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Thailand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X kg), sixfold.

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

In value terms, Thailand ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exports from Oman, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -59% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 200%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+22.3%).

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

Imports into Oman

In 2021, supplies from abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by -32.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 176%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a dramatic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 93% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X tons) was the main supplier of siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Oman, accounting for a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France amounted to -34.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-25.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-57.5% per year).

In value terms, France ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) suppliers to Oman, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of -25.4%, 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

In 2021, the average import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a buoyant expansion. 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($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 Arab Emirates (+67.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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