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

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

The MENA's market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X in 2023, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) expanded modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in MENA

In 2023, overseas shipments of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a sharp contraction. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) surged to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, saw a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the main exporter of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in MENA, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Iran (X tons) and Oman (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Iran (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Oman (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Iran and Oman increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iran ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

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

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

Imports in MENA

In 2023, approx. X tons of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) were imported in MENA; rising by X% against 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) contracted modestly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) represented the key importers of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in 2023, accounting for approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Israel (X tons), Iran (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports. Egypt (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Iran, with a X% share.

In Turkey, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform