Price Adjustments for 2026

Ghent, Belgium, November 2025. Thank you for your ongoing business and partnership in sourcing Diatomaceous Earth and Perlite products from Dicalite’s operations in Basalt & Burney (USA) as well as Ghent (EU).

Demand for DE and PE products across all applications remains strong, and our production facilities are working diligently to keep pace with demand and stay current with orders. Over the past two years, we have invested record levels of capital in our DE and PE operations to optimize production and increase capacity.

As a result of these capital investments, the Burney plant will benefit from additional drying capacity as we enter 2026. This multi-year project will deliver a meaningful increase in overall production. In Basalt, we are engaged in further mine development and plant upgrades, as demand for natural and calcined DE products from our Basalt facility continues to grow. In Ghent, we have implemented new classification systems to meet the increasing high-quality demand from the food & beverage market for low-soluble and non-crystalline silica Perlite materials. These critical investments will enhance capacity and order-fulfillment capabilities in 2026 and beyond.

Although we continually seek opportunities to improve efficiency and control rising costs, it has become necessary to adjust our DE, PE, and cellulose pricing to support these efforts. The adjusted pricing will take effect for all shipments leaving our facilities on or after January 1, 2026, or as contractual conditions allow, regardless of order placement date.

We remain committed to maintain a high level of service reliability, short lead times, and consistent product quality — all of which require ongoing reinvestment. With this in mind, we anticipate a price increase of 6.5–12.5% for our Diatomaceous Earth and Perlite filter-aid grades, depending on Incoterms, grade in use, and SKU. Dicalite’s European back-office and sales managers will reach out to you with details regarding your specific adjustments.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our customer support team or your sales manager.