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

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

The Sri Lankan market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X in 2021, increasing by 14% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption showed measured growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Sri Lanka

In 2019, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Sri Lanka contracted markedly to X kg, with a decrease of -85.8% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports faced a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) fell rapidly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 155% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2018, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Iceland (X kg) was the main destination for exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Sri Lanka, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Iceland was relatively modest.

In value terms, Iceland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exports from Sri Lanka.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Iceland was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X per ton in 2019, shrinking by -53.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 11,978% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bangladesh amounted to +550.0% per year.

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

Imports into Sri Lanka

In 2021, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) into Sri Lanka surged to X tons, jumping by 15% on 2020 figures. Overall, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 171%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure 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) rose remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 152% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Sri Lanka, together comprising 54% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +104.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Australia ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) suppliers to Sri Lanka, with a combined 43% share of total imports.

Australia, with a CAGR of +85.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 10% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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