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

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

The Thai market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) rose sharply to $X in 2021, with an increase of 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible setback. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 52% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Thailand

In 2021, shipments abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 170%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a temperate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 146% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons), China (X tons) and Myanmar (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Thailand, with a combined 89% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Pakistan, Taiwan (Chinese), Australia and Vietnam, which together accounted for a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Pakistan (with a CAGR of +256.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X) remains the key foreign market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exports from Thailand, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Myanmar ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Lao People's Democratic Republic amounted to -1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Myanmar (+29.7% per year) and China (+74.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -10.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 23% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($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 China (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into Thailand

Imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) into Thailand soared to X tons in 2021, increasing by 47% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached 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. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine years. 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

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier to Thailand, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Japan (X tons), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +6.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-3.0% per year) and Japan (+15.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) suppliers to Thailand were China ($X), Japan ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 90% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Japan, with a CAGR of +14.1%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 average import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 4.7% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 Japan ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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