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

Market Size for Siliceous Fossil Meals (Kieselguhr, Tripolite and Diatomite) in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) stood at $X in 2023, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. 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 the Middle East

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level 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 the Middle East

In 2023, overseas shipments of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a precipitous shrinkage. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached X% of total exports. Iran (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Oman (X%). The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

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 the Middle East, 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. Iran (X p.p.) and Oman (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates and Turkey saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

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

In Turkey, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. 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 the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, 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 the Middle East

Imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) skyrocketed to X tons in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) expanded to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. 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 roughly X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Israel (X tons), Iran (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Iraq (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($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) increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Israel (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked 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 Israel (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform