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

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

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was decline in the African market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite), when its value decreased by X% to $X. The total consumption indicated a remarkable increase 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 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) expanded slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in Africa

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) rose significantly to $X in 2023. In general, exports recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) dominates diatomite) structure, together achieving X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Mozambique (X tons) and Cameroon (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total exports. Botswana (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kenya ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Cameroon, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kenya (X% per year) and Cameroon (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a remarkable increase 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, export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue 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 Mauritius ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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

Imports in Africa

In 2023, the amount of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) imported in Africa declined to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) contracted modestly to $X in 2023. The total import 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the largest importer of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in Africa, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. Nigeria (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Zimbabwe (X%), Cameroon (X%) and Angola (X%). The following importers - Tanzania (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Angola (X%), Zimbabwe (X%), Burkina Faso (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Cameroon (X%), Zambia (X%) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Angola emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Egypt and Tanzania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Nigeria (X%), Ethiopia (X%) and Algeria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Zimbabwe (X p.p.), Angola (X p.p.) and Cameroon (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Nigeria and South Africa saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Angola, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Zambia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Algeria and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Angola, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform