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

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

In 2022, the Lithuanian market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Lithuania

In 2022, approx. X tons of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) were exported from Lithuania; reducing by X% on the year before. In general, exports recorded a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons), Estonia (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Lithuania, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Denmark and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Belarus ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exports from Lithuania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Estonia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Latvia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belarus totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Estonia (X% per year) and Latvia (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 from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

In 2022, supplies from abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) declined modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion 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, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Lithuania, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Mexico (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, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($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 United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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