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

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

After five years of decline, the GCC market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by X% to $X in 2023. In general, consumption, however, saw a sharp shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) contracted markedly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in GCC

Exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) shrank remarkably to X tons in 2023, which is down by X% compared with 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) reduced to $X in 2023. In general, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Oman (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented the key exporters of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in GCC, together constituting X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), making up a X% share 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 Oman (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplying countries in GCC were Oman ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Oman, with a CAGR of X%, 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 a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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

Imports in GCC

In 2023, supplies from abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the sixth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) fell slightly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports saw a sharp downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates prevails in diatomite) structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. Kuwait (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Oman (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) imports into the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. At the same time, Kuwait (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kuwait emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in GCC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Oman (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Oman increased by X, X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in GCC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In the United Arab Emirates, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kuwait (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2023, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Oman ($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 United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform