U.S.: Market for Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) 2025

Market Size for Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in the U.S.

After four years of growth, the U.S. market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by -0.6% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in the U.S.

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) fell slightly to $X in 2021. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, shipments abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 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, however, recorded a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from the United States, together accounting for 44% of total exports. These countries were followed by China, Brazil, Russia, South Africa, Vietnam, South Korea, Turkey, the UK, Thailand and Mexico, which together accounted for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +15.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exported from the United States were Canada ($X), Belgium ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 37% share of total exports. Germany, Brazil, South Korea, Russia, Vietnam, South Africa, Turkey, Thailand, Mexico and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +13.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 32%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Mexico (+5.5%), 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 the U.S.

For the eighth year in a row, the United States recorded growth in purchases abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite), which increased by 9.7% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 304%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 179% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier to the United States, accounting for a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada amounted to +116.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (+19.0% per year) and Germany (+90.2% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to the United States, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada totaled +110.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (+22.6% per year) and Argentina (+197.3% 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, picking up by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+26.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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