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

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

The global market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X in 2023, remaining constant against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) expanded modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

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

Exports

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) expanded significantly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, the United States (X tons), distantly followed by China (X tons), Germany (X tons), France (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main exporters of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite), together generating X% of total exports. The following exporters - Portugal (X tons), Russia (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Canada (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports

In 2023, the amount of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) imported worldwide fell to X tons, which is down by X% on the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of global imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports of reached the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Austria (X tons), Canada (X tons), the United States (X tons), the UK (X tons), Russia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), China (X tons), France (X tons) and Chile (X tons) was the largest importer of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in the world, creating X% of total import. Italy (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, 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 X%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Brazil ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising X% of global imports. Italy, Austria, Canada, China, the United States, the UK, France, the Czech Republic, Russia and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The United States, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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

In 2023, the average import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Global import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform