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

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

In 2022, the Belarusian market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed notable growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Belarus

Exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Belarus shrank significantly to X tons in 2022, declining by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) reached $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Latvia (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Belarus, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Latvia ($X), Russia ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exported from Belarus worldwide.

Among the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 average export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible setback. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into Belarus

After five years of growth, overseas purchases of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a strong increase. 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 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the main supplier of siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Belarus, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Sweden (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Sweden (X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Belarus, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Sweden (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($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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