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

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

The SADC market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) soared to $X in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a noticeable increase 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, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated noticeable growth 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in SADC

Exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) contracted to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the key exporter of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in SADC, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Mozambique (X tons) and Namibia (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total exports. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Namibia (X%), Angola (X%) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Namibia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Mozambique (X%) and Mauritius (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Namibia (X p.p.), South Africa (X p.p.), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.) and Angola (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Mauritius saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a X% share.

In South Africa, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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

Imports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X tons of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) were imported in SADC; with an increase of X% on 2021 figures. Total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 2019 indices. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a perceptible 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 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in diatomite) structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Zambia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Zimbabwe (X%), Tanzania (X%), Mozambique (X%) and Angola (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Zambia (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Zimbabwe (X%) and Mozambique (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zambia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Tanzania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Angola (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.), Zambia (X p.p.) and Zimbabwe (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Tanzania, South Africa and Angola saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zambia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with an X% share.

In South Africa, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Zambia (X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a mild increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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