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

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

The French market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) fell slightly to $X in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) contracted modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Production of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from France

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, exports continue to indicate a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2022, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) reached $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from France, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X), Finland ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest markets for siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exported from France worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Finland, 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

The average export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Finland (X%), 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 France

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) reduced modestly to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Denmark (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to France, together accounting for X% of total imports. Austria, Luxembourg and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Denmark ($X), Germany ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) were the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) suppliers to France, together accounting for X% of total imports. Austria, Belgium and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Austria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other 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, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a noticeable expansion 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 2020 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 supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform