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

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

The UK market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from the UK

In 2021, shipments abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 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) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from the UK, together accounting for 91% of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 5%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +136.5%), 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 UK were Ireland ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 62% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +142.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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, declining by -25.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 23%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Saudi Arabia (+30.7%), 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 UK

In 2021, purchases abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by 27% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 45%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Denmark (X tons) constituted the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier to the UK, accounting for a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Denmark exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Denmark stood at -3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+11.7% per year) and the United States (-4.2% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X), France ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) suppliers to the UK, with a combined 81% share of total imports. Spain, Germany and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +38.8%, recorded 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, reducing by -9.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 35%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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