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

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

For the fifth consecutive year, the Benelux market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, consumption posted prominent growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) expanded slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in Benelux

For the fifth year in a row, Benelux recorded growth in overseas shipments of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite), which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, exports posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium represented the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Belgium (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Belgium, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

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

Imports in Benelux

For the fifth year in a row, Benelux recorded growth in overseas purchases of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite), which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) soared to $X in 2023. Overall, imports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium was the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Belgium increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Belgium, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform