Minerals commodity
Diatomite (Diatomaceous Earth)
Kenya (Rift Valley)
At a glance
- Family
- Industrial Minerals
- Sector
- Minerals
- HS code
- 2512.00
Source Diatomite (Diatomaceous Earth)
Verified diatomite (diatomaceous earth), inspected and contract-ready.
Frequently asked
- What is Diatomite (Diatomaceous Earth)?
- Kenya (Rift Valley)
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