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

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

The Puerto Rican market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) totaled less than $X in 2021, almost unchanged from 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 continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

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

Exports from Puerto Rico

In 2021, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Puerto Rico was estimated at less than X kg, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) totaled less than $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main exporters of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in 2021, reaching approx. 26% and 0.9% of total exports, respectively. Germany (X tons) held a 15% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by France (9.8%), Peru (7.6%), China (7.2%), Portugal (5.9%), Russia (5%) and Turkey (0.3%). Argentina (X tons), Canada (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +60.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplying countries from Puerto Rico were the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 59% of total exports. These countries were followed by China, Belgium, Canada, Peru, Spain, Argentina, Russia, Portugal, India and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 25%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Canada, with a CAGR of +68.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+21.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Puerto Rico

In 2021, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) into Puerto Rico totaled less than X kg, approximately equating 2020. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) totaled less than $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main importers of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite)around the world, together creating 18% of total imports. It was followed by Belgium (X tons), generating a 4.8% share of total imports. Canada (X tons), the United States (X tons), China (X tons), France (X tons), Chile (X tons), the UK (X tons), Austria (X tons), Denmark (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Russia (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +27.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) importing markets into Puerto Rico were Germany ($X), Brazil ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 22% share of total imports. China, Austria, the United States, Canada, Denmark, France, the UK, Russia, the Czech Republic and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

The United States, with a CAGR of +25.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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