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

Market Size for Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in the Russian Federation

The Russian market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) reduced sharply to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -37.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with a decrease of -4.8% against the previous year. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in the Russian Federation

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a temperate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

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

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2021, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Russia rose markedly to X tons, surging by 11% against 2020. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 138% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 122%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Russia, with a combined 70% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +61.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belarus ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X) constituted the largest markets for siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exported from Russia worldwide, with a combined 62% share of total exports. France, Poland, Vietnam, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Italy and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +49.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 6.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a 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 Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Vietnam (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2021, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) into Russia surged to X tons, picking up by 17% against 2020. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild contraction. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), China (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Russia, together comprising 79% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +22.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) suppliers to Russia were the United States ($X), France ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 72% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +20.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X per ton in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 19%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices remained at a 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 Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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