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Japan - Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Price for Siliceous Fossil Meal (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in Japan - 2023

Price for Siliceous Fossil Meal (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in Japan (FOB) - 2023
Price for Siliceous Fossil Meal (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in Japan (CIF) - 2022
Exports of Siliceous Fossil Meal (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in Japan
Imports of Siliceous Fossil Meal (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in Japan

Price for Siliceous Fossil Meal (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in Japan (FOB) - 2023

In November 2023, the average export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $1,127 per ton, almost unchanged from the previous month. In general, the export price, however, showed a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in September 2023 an increase of 26% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $1,628 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to November 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($1,712 per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($788 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Price for Siliceous Fossil Meal (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in Japan (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $1,073 per ton, jumping by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by +65.9% against 2015 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($1,158 per ton) and China ($980 per ton), while the price for Germany ($783 per ton) and Mexico ($839 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Siliceous Fossil Meal (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in Japan

In 2022, approx. 3.1K tons of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) were exported from Japan; increasing by 1.6% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 18%.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) dropped markedly to $3.9M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 19%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $4.6M, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Export of Siliceous Fossil Meal (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in Japan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Thailand	1,350	1,143	1,441	1,364	0.3%
China	632	798	790	687	2.8%
Taiwan (Chinese)	547	517	507	559	0.7%
United States	393	300	386	410	1.4%
Indonesia	323	334	476	367	4.3%
Vietnam	141	134	138	124	-4.2%
South Korea	267	97.7	97.8	79.9	-33.1%
United Arab Emirates	170	240	312	78.0	-22.9%
Others	612	308	449	233	-27.5%
Total	4,435	3,871	4,597	3,902	-4.2%

Top Export Markets for Siliceous Fossil Meal (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) from Japan in 2022:

Thailand (1501.0 tons)
Taiwan (Chinese) (551.0 tons)
China (348.0 tons)
United States (235.0 tons)
Vietnam (97.0 tons)
Indonesia (72.0 tons)
United Arab Emirates (68.0 tons)
South Korea (48.0 tons)

Imports of Siliceous Fossil Meal (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in Japan

In 2022, approx. 2.1K tons of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) were imported into Japan; with a decrease of -5.6% on 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a pronounced shrinkage. The smallest decline of -1.8% was in 2020.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) soared to $2.3M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Siliceous Fossil Meal (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in Japan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	1,229	1,207	943	1,508	7.1%
China	475	524	671	610	8.7%
Mexico	204	246	211	136	-12.6%
Germany	25.4	34.7	60.5	37.6	14.0%
Others	5.0	20.7	13.3	N/A	63.1%
Total	1,938	2,033	1,899	2,293	5.8%

Top Suppliers of Siliceous Fossil Meal (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) to Japan in 2022:

United States (1303.0 tons)
China (623.0 tons)
Mexico (162.0 tons)
Germany (48.0 tons)

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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
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14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023