Asia-Pacific: Market for Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) 2024

Market Size for Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in Asia-Pacific

In 2023, the Asia-Pacific market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) declined modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2023, shipments abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) contracted modestly to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a perceptible expansion 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China prevails in diatomite) structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Japan (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by India (X%). Australia (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Australia (X%), Thailand (X%) and Japan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Australia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Singapore experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, India (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (X p.p.), Japan (X p.p.), Australia (X p.p.) and Thailand (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while India saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

In China, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

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 Japan ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2023, supplies from abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) declined to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, China (X tons), distantly followed by Vietnam (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Singapore (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), India (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) represented the largest importers of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite), together creating X% of total imports. Australia (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a X% share.

In China, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) expanded at 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: South Korea (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2023, remaining stable against the previous year. Import price indicated a measured 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 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform