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

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

After two years of decline, the Slovak market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by 43% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption showed a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak 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 Slovakia

Exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Slovakia reduced notably to X kg in 2021, which is down by -99.2% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a dramatic decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 257%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) dropped significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a dramatic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 1,496%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X kg), France (X kg) and the Czech Republic (X kg) were the main destinations of exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Slovakia, together comprising 98% 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 France (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exported from Slovakia were Poland ($X), France ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for 97% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

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 -44% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 855% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Germany ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+85.7%), 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 Slovakia

In 2021, purchases abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 339% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 255%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Czech Republic (X tons) was the main siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier to Slovakia, with a 95% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany (X tons), with a 2.6% share of total imports. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 0.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Czech Republic totaled +130.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+12.5% per year) and Poland (-20.5% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Slovakia, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Czech Republic stood at +59.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+8.1% per year) and Poland (-22.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 a decrease of -0.8%. 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.

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 Armenia ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Armenia (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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