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

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

The African market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) skyrocketed to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Kenya was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. South Africa (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Mozambique (X%) and Namibia (X%). The following exporters - Egypt (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Namibia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kenya ($X), South Africa ($X) and Namibia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Namibia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports in Africa

In 2022, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in Africa skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by X% compared with 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the main importer of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in Africa, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Cameroon (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Egypt (X%). The following importers - Zambia (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Angola (X tons), Gabon (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Gabon (X%), Burkina Faso (X%), Zambia (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Zimbabwe (X%), Egypt (X%), Cameroon (X%), Mozambique (X%) and Algeria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Gabon emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Tanzania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Nigeria (X%) and Angola (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.), Zambia (X p.p.), Gabon (X p.p.), Egypt (X p.p.) and Zimbabwe (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Nigeria and Angola saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zambia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Cameroon, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Zambia (X% per year) and Cameroon (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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