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

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

The SADC market for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) reduced remarkably to $X in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed pronounced growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) rose modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a moderate increase 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 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 SADC

For the fifth year in a row, SADC recorded decline in overseas shipments of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite), which decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, exports showed a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) rose sharply to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the main exporter of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) in SADC, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Mozambique (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Botswana (X%) and Zambia (X%). The following exporters - Mauritius (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) - each amounted to a X% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Botswana (X%), Zambia (X%) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Botswana emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Mozambique (X%) and Mauritius (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Democratic Republic of the Congo increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest siliceous fossil meal (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Botswana ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Zambia, with a X% share.

In South Africa, exports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Botswana (X% per year) and Zambia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated pronounced growth 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, export price for siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 Mauritius ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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

Imports in SADC

In 2023, approx. X tons of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) were imported in SADC; with a decrease of X% compared with 2022 figures. Total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of siliceous fossil meals (kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) dropped dramatically to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. Zimbabwe (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Angola (X%), Tanzania (X%) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%). Zambia (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Angola (X%), Zimbabwe (X%), Zambia (X%) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Angola emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Tanzania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Mozambique (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Zimbabwe and Angola increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Zimbabwe (X% per year) and Angola (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform