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

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

For the fifth consecutive year, the South Asian market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 140% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption saw a resilient increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in Southern Asia

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 318%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2021, the amount of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exported in Southern Asia shrank rapidly to X tons, with a decrease of -36.1% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 361% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) fell to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 299% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) represented roughly 99% of total exports in 2021.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exports, with a CAGR of -28.5% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier in Southern Asia.

In India, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by an average annual rate of -21.6% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 39% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 82% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to +9.7% per year.

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

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) were imported in Southern Asia; with an increase of 131% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports posted notable growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

India was the main importer of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in Southern Asia, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 76% of total imports in 2021. Pakistan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 14% share, followed by Sri Lanka (6.2%). Bangladesh (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Sri Lanka (+7.0%) and Pakistan (+6.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sri Lanka emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +7.0% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Bangladesh (-4.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Pakistan (+2.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Bangladesh saw its share reduced by -2.7% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in Southern Asia, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Sri Lanka, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in India was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (+4.9% per year) and Sri Lanka (+1.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -26.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 27%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+5.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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