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

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

In 2022, the Croatian market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite), when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, faced a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) and Montenegro (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Croatia.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Montenegro (with a CAGR of X%).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Bosnia and Herzegovina amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Montenegro amounted to $X per ton.

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

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

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite), when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier to Croatia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) suppliers to Croatia were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Slovenia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Austria and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a tangible increase 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 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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 Slovenia ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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