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

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

In 2022, the Kenyan market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt descent. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, shipments abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked 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 saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Zambia (X tons), China (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Kenya, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Zambia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Zambia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and India (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 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, after five 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. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 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. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight slump. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), threefold.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms 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, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, 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 2018 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for the United States amounted to $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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