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

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

The South African market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) surged to $X in 2022, jumping 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 enjoyed a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from South Africa

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained 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, however, showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X tons) was the main destination for exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from South Africa, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Mozambique exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Botswana (X tons), threefold. Lesotho (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mozambique amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Botswana (X% per year) and Lesotho (X% per year).

In value terms, Mozambique ($X) remains the key foreign market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malawi ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Botswana, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mozambique totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malawi (X% per year) and Botswana (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malawi ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($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 Botswana (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, the amount of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) imported into South Africa soared to X tons, picking up by X% on 2021. Overall, imports posted a noticeable increase. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a strong increase. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. Mozambique (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Germany (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, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. 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 supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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