South-Eastern Asia: Market for Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) 2025

Market Size for Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) rose to $X in 2021, increasing by 4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite), when their volume increased by 49% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 330%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 499% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) dominates diatomite) structure, together mixing up 94% of total exports. Vietnam (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +9.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Singapore totaled +3.6%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (+2.0% per year) and Vietnam (-13.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by +11.3% against 2018 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+8.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

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

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, purchases abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by -8.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 35%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in 2021 were Indonesia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons), together reaching 94% of total import. It was distantly followed by the Philippines (X tons), generating a 4.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +8.5%), 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 in South-Eastern Asia were Indonesia ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Singapore ($X), together accounting for 63% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +7.8%, saw 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

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 32% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+3.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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