Pakistan - Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Market Size for Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in Pakistan
In 2021, the Pakistani market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by 0.1% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.
Exports of Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite)
Exports from Pakistan
After two years of decline, overseas shipments of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by -25.2% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 390% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 455%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
Exports by Country
Afghanistan (X tons), Djibouti (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Pakistan, with a combined 99.9% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Djibouti (with a CAGR of +39.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exported from Pakistan were Ethiopia ($X), Afghanistan ($X) and Djibouti ($X), together comprising 97% of total exports.
Ethiopia, with a CAGR of +77.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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
In 2021, the average export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 45% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 132% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ethiopia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Djibouti ($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 the UK (+56.9%), 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 Pakistan
In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite), when their volume decreased by -3% to X tons. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.
In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a measured increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 103% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.
Imports by Country
China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Pakistan, together accounting for 89% of total imports. Germany, Thailand and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.1%.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +131.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) suppliers to Pakistan were China ($X), the UK ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 88% share of total imports. Germany, Spain and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.6%.
In terms of the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of +123.3%, 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 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, increasing by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Spain ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
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8. IMPORTS
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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