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

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

The Japanese market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) declined to $X in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a pronounced reduction. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) dropped modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Japan

In 2023, shipments abroad of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) expanded significantly to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons) was the main destination for exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Thailand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Thailand stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X), China ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) constituted the largest markets for siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exported from Japan worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. The United States, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Vietnam, South Korea and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X per ton in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (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 Japan

For the fifth consecutive year, Japan recorded decline in overseas purchases of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite), which decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) declined notably to $X in 2023. In general, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) to Japan, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the United States ($X), China ($X) and Mexico ($X) constituted the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) suppliers to Japan, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Mexico, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average import price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. 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 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform