Overview of the Global Market for Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite)

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

After three years of growth, the global market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by -2.3% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the global market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 17%. Global production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

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

Exports

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by 9.7% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 63%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the global exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 21%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the global exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), France (X tons), Peru (X tons), China (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the key exporters of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite), together making up 77% of total exports. The following exporters - Argentina (X tons), Canada (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) - together made up 12% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +60.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 59% of global exports. China, Belgium, Canada, Peru, Spain, Argentina, Russia and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

Among the main exporting countries, Canada, with a CAGR of +68.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 3.6% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by +67.7% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 32%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+14.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by 9.7% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 35%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of global imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) rose significantly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of global imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the major importers of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite)across the globe, together accounting for near 18% of total imports. It was followed by Belgium (X tons), generating a 4.8% share of total imports. Canada (X tons), the United States (X tons), China (X tons), France (X tons), Chile (X tons), the UK (X tons), Austria (X tons), Denmark (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Russia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +27.3%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Brazil ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 22% share of global imports. China, Austria, the United States, Canada, Denmark, France, the UK, Russia, the Czech Republic and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

The United States, with a CAGR of +25.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global 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, rising by 4.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+5.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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