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

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

For the fifth year in a row, the East European market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption recorded a perceptible contraction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after six years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia represented the main exporter of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Poland (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Russia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bulgaria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bulgaria emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Poland (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Russia (X p.p.) and Bulgaria (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Poland (X p.p.) and the Czech Republic (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a X% share.

In Russia, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Bulgaria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while Russia ($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 Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

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

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) imported in Eastern Europe reduced notably to X tons, declining by X% on 2021 figures. Total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons) and Russia (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Romania (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports. Belarus (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) importing markets in Eastern Europe were Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Romania, Lithuania, Slovakia and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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