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

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

The Slovak market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) declined dramatically to $X in 2022, which is down by 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). Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a prominent expansion. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Slovakia

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by X% to X kg in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. 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. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a dramatic descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X kg) was the main destination for exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Slovakia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X kg), twofold. France (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exported from Slovakia were Hungary ($X), Romania ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

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. In general, the export price enjoyed a strong increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (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 Slovakia

In 2022, the amount of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) imported into Slovakia plummeted to X tons, waning by X% against the year before. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure 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) fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Czech Republic (X tons) was the main siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier to Slovakia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. France (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 the Czech Republic stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Czech Republic amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and France (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, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, faced a deep reduction. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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