251200Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less
けいそう土その他これに類するけい酸質の土（見掛け比重が1以下のものに限るものとし、焼いてあるかないかを問わない。）
HS code 251200 is a Subheading (6-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less”.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 251200 (Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less) totaled ¥15M (YoY -17.5%), with a volume of 99 MT at about ¥151,859/MT. The top import sources are United States of America (54.9%), People's Republic of China (30.1%), Denmark (9.1%). Exports totaled ¥42M (YoY +14.5%), with a volume of 162 MT at about ¥258,074/MT. The top export destinations are Thailand (36.8%), People's Republic of China (21.5%), Taiwan (15.1%).
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thailand | ¥199M | 36.8% | 1,073 MT | ¥185,448/MT |
| 2 | People's Republic of China | ¥117M | 21.5% | 603 MT | ¥193,318/MT |
| 3 | Taiwan | ¥82M | 15.1% | 449 MT | ¥182,000/MT |
| 4 | United States of America | ¥34M | 6.3% | 177 MT | ¥192,017/MT |
| 5 | Indonesia | ¥22M | 4.0% | 40 MT | ¥542,675/MT |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States of America | ¥134M | 54.9% | 715 MT | ¥187,515/MT |
| 2 | People's Republic of China | ¥74M | 30.1% | 567 MT | ¥129,688/MT |
| 3 | Denmark | ¥22M | 9.1% | 220 MT | ¥101,373/MT |
| 4 | Mexico | ¥12M | 4.9% | 93 MT | ¥129,570/MT |
| 5 | Switzerland | ¥2M | 0.9% | — | — |
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