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

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

For the third consecutive year, the Brazilian market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a pronounced increase 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 increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, approx. X tons of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) were exported from Brazil; jumping by X% on the year before. In general, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X tons) was the main destination for exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Brazil, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Paraguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Bolivia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Paraguay totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Bolivia (X% per year).

In value terms, Paraguay ($X) remains the key foreign market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exports from Brazil, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Paraguay totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Peru (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) rose rapidly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Mexico (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Brazil, together comprising X% of total imports. Denmark, China and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. 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 supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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