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

The Asia-Pacific market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) expanded modestly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, 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) rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in Asia-Pacific

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 four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) surged 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China prevails in diatomite) structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Japan (X tons) and India (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total exports. Australia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Australia (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 2012-2022. By contrast, India (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China, Japan and Australia increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

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.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled X%. 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

In 2022, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

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

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, supplies from abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) expanded sharply to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons), distantly followed by Vietnam (X tons), India (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Singapore (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Australia (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) were the main importers of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite), together creating X% of total imports. Japan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into China increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Philippines (X%), Vietnam (X%) and Thailand (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Philippines emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. South Korea experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, India (X%), Singapore (X%), Malaysia (X%), Japan (X%), Taiwan (Chinese) (X%) and Australia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (X p.p.), Vietnam (X p.p.), the Philippines (X p.p.) and Thailand (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Japan, Malaysia, Australia and Taiwan (Chinese) saw its share reduced by X%, X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, 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 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Vietnam (X% per year) and Australia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 Australia ($X per ton), while Singapore ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, 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

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