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

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

In 2021, the Singaporean market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Singapore

In 2021, overseas shipments of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a moderate expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

India (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Singapore, with a combined 74% 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 India (with a CAGR of +140.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, India ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exports from Singapore, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bangladesh ($X), with an 8.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India amounted to +158.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bangladesh (-1.2% per year) and Indonesia (-8.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X per ton, rising by 90% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed prominent growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bangladesh ($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 Cambodia (+14.9%), 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 Singapore

In 2021, supplies from abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by 15% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Denmark (X tons), the United States (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Singapore, with a combined 97% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +41.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) suppliers to Singapore were the United States ($X), Denmark ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 96% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Denmark, with a CAGR of +42.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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, surging by 5.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 9.8%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from China ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) and Germany ($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 (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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