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

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

For the third consecutive year, the Omani market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a sharp descent. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 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 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Oman

In 2022, approx. X tons of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) were exported from Oman; with an increase of X% compared with 2021. In general, exports showed a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue 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 showed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Oman, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled X%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) also remains the key foreign market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exports from Oman.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to X% per year.

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

Imports into Oman

In 2022, supplies from abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Oman, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Iran (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Saudi Arabia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Oman, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Iran, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Saudi Arabia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were India ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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