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

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

In 2023, the German market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after six years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) skyrocketed to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, faced a deep contraction. Production of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Germany

In 2023, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Germany shrank to X tons, declining by X% compared with 2022 figures. Over the period under review, total exports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) reached $X in 2023. Overall, total exports indicated a strong 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 decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Austria (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, Poland, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Romania, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Mexico, Spain and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exported from Germany were China ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, Austria, Turkey, Romania, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Spain, Mexico, the UK and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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, picking up 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 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Switzerland (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 Germany

Imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) into Germany shrank to X tons in 2023, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) totaled $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Denmark (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Germany, together comprising X% of total imports. Belgium, France, the Czech Republic and Mexico 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 Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Denmark ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) suppliers to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($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 prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform