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

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

The Dutch market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption enjoyed a measured increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exported from the Netherlands declined notably to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021. In general, exports, however, posted a temperate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) fell markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Denmark (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into the Netherlands

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a temperate expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to the Netherlands, together accounting for X% of total imports. Denmark, China, the Czech Republic, Spain, France, Italy, Belgium and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) suppliers to the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Luxembourg ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. China, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Spain, France, Belgium, Italy and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

China, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a temperate expansion 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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