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

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

In 2022, the MENA's market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) was finally on the rise to reach $X after four years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in MENA

In 2022, overseas shipments of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iran was the largest exporter of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in MENA, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports.

Iran was also the fastest-growing in terms of the siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Turkey (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Iran (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Turkey saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Iran ($X) remains the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Iran totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per ton), while Turkey totaled $X per ton.

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

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

Imports in MENA

Imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) fell to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% on 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Iraq was the major importer of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in MENA, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Israel (X tons) and Turkey (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Iran (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Iraq was also the fastest-growing in terms of the siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Egypt (X%), Iran (X%), Algeria (X%) and Turkey (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Israel and the United Arab Emirates experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Iraq, Israel, Turkey and Egypt increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) importing markets in MENA were Israel ($X), Turkey ($X) and Iraq ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Iraq, 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 import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Iraq ($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 Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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