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

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

The Canadian market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) fell to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt descent. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Canada

Exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Canada expanded rapidly to X tons in 2022, rising by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Canada, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), with a X% share of total exports.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Germany (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, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Germany (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 Canada

In 2022, purchases abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) expanded rapidly 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 indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier to Canada, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at X%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated resilient growth 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, import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for the United States stood at $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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