EU: Market for Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) 2024

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

The EU market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) rose slightly to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in the EU

In 2023, the amount of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exported in the European Union declined to X tons, falling by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) rose notably to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2023. Portugal (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. Austria (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a perceptible 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 2016 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while Portugal ($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 leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports in the EU

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) reached $X in 2023. Total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), Austria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the key importers of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite), together making up X% of total imports. Spain (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Poland (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and Finland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a pronounced 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, import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by X% against 2015 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($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 leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform