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

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

The Algerian market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) expanded significantly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, overseas shipments of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by X% to X kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports saw a dramatic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X kg) was the main destination for exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Algeria, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Turkey.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to X% per year.

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

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, the amount of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) imported into Algeria skyrocketed to X tons, rising by X% against the year before. Overall, imports posted a temperate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Algeria, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, Turkey and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, France ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) suppliers to Algeria, together comprising X% of total imports. Belgium, Turkey and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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