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

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

Exports in Benelux

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a tangible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) represented the largest exporter of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite), generating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Belgium (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Belgium, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

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

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in Benelux expanded notably to X tons, growing by X% against 2021 figures. In general, imports enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Belgium was the major importer of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in Benelux, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Belgium (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Belgium, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

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