Global Calcium Carbonate Market Demand & Forecast Analysis, 2016-2032

Calcium Carbonate Market Size

The global calcium carbonate market was valued at USD 34.3 billion in 2022, projected to grow with a CAGR of 4.4% to cross USD 53 billion by 2032. Calcium carbonate is a common a fundamental compound found widely in nature. It occurs naturally in rocks like limestone. Calcium carbonate finds widespread applications across diverse industries. In construction, it plays a key role in cement and concrete production, providing strength and durability. The healthcare sector utilizes calcium carbonate as a vital calcium supplement and as an antacid to alleviate indigestion. In the paper industry, it is used as a filler, enhancing paper characteristics such as smoothness and opacity. Moreover, calcium carbonate reinforces plastics and rubber, contributing to their structural integrity.

Global Calcium Carbonate Demand-Supply Analysis, 2016-2032 (Kilo Tons)

Calcium Carbonate Demand-Supply Analysis
Source: Secondary & Primary Research and Prismane Consulting estimates

Calcium Carbonate Market By Type

The calcium carbonate market in segmented by type into Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC) and Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC). The global Calcium Carbonate market is dominated by Ground Calcium Carbonate, and it is estimated to continue its dominance during the forecast period.
GCC is a naturally occurring form of calcium carbonate derived from limestone, marble, or chalk. It is widely used in industries such as construction, paper, plastics, rubber, and paints, serving as a cost-effective filler and extender in various products. The United States, China and Western Europe dominates the Ground Calcium Carbonate market together accounting for over 60% of the global market. 

Global Calcium Carbonate Demand, By Type, 2016-2032 (Kilo Tons)

 Calcium Carbonate Demand, By Type
Source: Secondary & Primary Research and Prismane Consulting estimates
In 2022, China was the estimated to be a major Precipitated Calcium Carbonate consumer accounting for over 45% of the global Precipitated Calcium Carbonate demand. PCC is a synthetic form of calcium carbonate, produced through a chemical precipitation process. PCC offers advantages such as controlled particle size, high purity, and a narrow particle size distribution. It is often preferred in applications requiring fine particles, such as in the paper industry for coated papers, where it enhances brightness and opacity. Additionally, PCC finds use in industries like plastics, adhesives, and pharmaceuticals for its tailored properties.

Calcium Carbonate Market By Application

By application, the calcium carbonate market is bifurcated into Paper, Paints & Coatings, Plastics, Pulp & Paper, Adhesives & Sealants, Rubber, and Others. In papers, calcium carbonate is widely used as a filler and coating material, while in paints & coatings it is used as a pigment and extender. The plastics sector uses calcium carbonate to enhance mechanical properties, reduce costs, and improve dimensional stability, and is commonly used in the production of polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, and other plastic materials, while pulp and paper industry uses it in alkaline papermaking processes. In both adhesives & sealants and rubber, calcium carbonate is employed as a reinforcing filler. Other applications of calcium carbonate include neutralizing acidic conditions in soil and water, the production of ceramics, pharmaceuticals, and serving as a calcium supplement in the food industry.

Global Calcium Carbonate Demand, By Application, 2016-2032 (Kilo Tons)

Calcium Carbonate Demand, By Application
Source: Secondary & Primary Research and Prismane Consulting estimates

Calcium Carbonate Market Overview

Asia Pacific is the largest consumer in the global calcium carbonate market, dominated by China. It is followed by North America and Western Europe, whose market shares have shrunk over the years owing to rising demand from Asia Pacific.

GCC dominates the global calcium carbonate market in terms of type and will continue to be the largest consumer over the forecast, although it will gradually lose share to PCC, which is poised to register the fastest growth over the next ten years.

While paper dominates the global calcium carbonate market in terms of application, its market share is anticipated to decline in the forthcoming years, in line with decreasing paper production globally. Owing to this, Prismane Consulting estimates the growth for the calcium carbonate market will be slow over the forecast.

Calcium Carbonate Market Dynamics

Drivers

Growth in key end-use industries will drive the calcium carbonate market over the forecast. Calcium carbonate is extensively used in the production of cement and concrete, contributing to the growth of infrastructure projects globally. As urbanization and construction activities continue to rise, the demand for calcium carbonate in the construction sector is expected to increase, thereby driving market growth.

Restraints

A potential restraint for the calcium carbonate market is the environmental impact associated with mining and processing activities. Extraction of calcium carbonate from natural deposits involves significant energy consumption and can result in habitat disruption. Additionally, the release of carbon dioxide during the production process contributes to environmental concerns. As sustainability becomes a more critical consideration for industries, addressing these environmental impacts may pose challenges to the growth of the calcium carbonate market.

Key players in Calcium Carbonate Market

Key players operating the calcium carbonate market include Omya, Imerys, Minerals Technologies Inc., Huber Engineered Materials, Carmeuse, Reverté Minerals, and Nordkalk. Omya leads the way in terms of production, followed by Imerys. Europe dominates the calcium carbonate market in terms of supply, leading primarily in GCC plants, followed by Asia Pacific.

Scope of Report 

The Calcium Carbonate report describes the global Calcium Carbonate market, with focus on the country, applications and other end-use scenarios. The study provides

Market Data & Forecast (Short-term and Long-term)
•  Demand-Supply Analysis
•  Demand Composition, by Types and Applications
•  Capacity & Production
•  Trade (Import, Export and Net Export)
•  Sales & Revenue
•  Pricing Analysis
•  Market Dynamics

Country Summaries & Product Review
•  Supply Demand Balance 
•  Calcium Carbonate Market data in terms of volume and value for each end-use 
   at regional and country level
•  Calcium Carbonate Market analysis for Production, Capacity and Demand, at regional and country level
•  Historical, Current & Market Forecast
•  Macro-economic factors like GDP, Population and World Economic integration
•  Economic & Energy Outlook
•  Industry & Policy Developments 
•  End-use Industry / Applications Market 
•  Reasoning & Analysis
•  Insightful Commentary
•  Market Review
•  Comparative Analysis
•  Latest Trends and market developments
•  Key players
•  Strategic Issues and Recommendations
•  Business Opportunity Assessment

1.  Introduction
      •  Scope
      •  Market Coverage
          -  Types
          -  Applications
          -  Regions
          -  Countries
      •  Years Considered
          -  Historical - 2016 – 2021
          -  Base - 2022
          -  Forecast Period - 2023 – 2032
      •  Research Methodology
          -  Approach
          -  Research Methodology
          -  Prismane Consulting Market Models
          -  Assumptions & Limitations
          -  Abbreviations & Definitions
          -  Conversion Factors
          -  Data Sources
2.  Market Synopsis 
      •  Market Evolution
      •  Demand-Supply Overview
      •  Industry Structure
      •  Strategic Issues
      •  End-use Trends
      •  Growth Forecast
3.  Economic & Energy Outlook
      •  GDP and Demographics
      •  Monetary & Fiscal Policies
      •  Crude Oil Production and prices
      •  Natural Gas
      •  Electricity Prices
4.  End-use Sector Performance
      •  Paints & Coatings
      •  Pulp & Paper
      •  Plastics
      •  Others
5.  Plants & Projects Analysis
      •  Calcium Carbonate Production Capacity, by Company
      •  Calcium Carbonate Production Capacity, by Country and by region
      •  Capacity Overview
6.  Introduction to Calcium Carbonate and Market Overview 
      •  Product Description
      •  Grades & Properties
      •  Raw Material
      •  Manufacturing Process
      •  Environmental Issues
      •  Value Chain
      •  Applications
7.  Market Dynamics and Industry Trends 
      •  Market Dynamics 
          -  Drivers
          -  Restraints
          -  Opportunities
          -  Challenges
8.  Global Calcium Carbonate Demand-Supply Analysis, By Types, By Applications (Volume, Value) (2016–2032) 
      •  Strategic Issues
      •  Demand-Supply Analysis and Forecast (2016 – 2032)
          -  Capacity
          -  Capacity Utilization (%)
          -  Production
          -  Imports
          -  Exports
          -  Net Exports
          -  Demand
          -  Demand Growth Rate (%)
          -  Driving Force Analysis
      •  Global Calcium Carbonate Market, By Types
          -  Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC)
          -  Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC)
      •  Global Calcium Carbonate Market, By Applications
          -  Paper
          -  Paints & Coatings
          -  Plastics
          -  Pulp & Paper
          -  Adhesives & Sealants
          -  Rubber
          -  Others
9.  Demand-Supply Analysis and Market Review, By Region, By Country (Volume, Value), (2016– 2032)
      •  Strategic Issues
      •  Capacity
      •  Capacity Utilization (%)
      •  Production
      •  Imports
      •  Exports
      •  Net Exports
      •  Demand
      •  Demand Growth Rate (%)
      •  Calcium Carbonate Market, By Types
      •  Calcium Carbonate Market, By Applications
Note: Demand-Supply Analysis has been provided for all major Regions / Countries as mentioned below. The demand-supply (consumption) split by types and applications, has been provided for each of the countries/regions in Volume (Kilotons) and Value (USD Million).
      •  North America
         -  USA
         -  Canada
         -  Mexico
      •  Western Europe
         -  Germany
         -  France
         -  Italy
         -  United Kingdom
         -  Spain
         -  Rest of Western Europe
      •  Central & Eastern Europe
         -  Russia
         -  Poland
         -  Rest of Central & Eastern Europe
      •  Asia-Pacific
         -  China
         -  Japan
         -  India
         -  South Korea
         -  Rest of Asia-Pacific
      •  Central & South America
      •  Middle East & Africa
Note: CAGR will be calculated for all the types and applications to arrive at the regional/global demand growth for the forecast period (2022 – 2032)
10.  Pricing Analysis
      •  Average Calcium Carbonate Prices, USD/Kg
      •  Average Calcium Carbonate prices, by Country 
      •  Average Calcium Carbonate prices, by Region
      •  Price Forecast
11.  Key Strategic Issues
12.  Business Opportunity Assessment 
      •  Market Attractiveness Assessment
      •  Prospective & Target Market Study
13.  Strategic Recommendation & Suggestions
14.  Company Analysis and Market Share Analysis
      •  Calcium Carbonate Manufacturers Profiles/ Company Analysis
         -  Basic Details
         - Headquarters, Key Markets
         -  Ownership
         -  Company Financial
         -  Manufacturing Bases
         -  Global Turnover
         -  Total Employee
         -  Product Portfolio / Services / Solutions
         -  Recent Developments
         -  Companies Covered
             -  Omya
             -  Imerys
             -  Minerals Technologies Inc.
             -  Huber Engineered Materials
             -  Carmeuse
             -  Reverté Minerals
             -  Nordkalk
             -  Mississippi Lime Company
             -  Okumata Kogyo
             -  Maruo Calcium
             -  Asia Pulp and Paper (APP).
             -  Other Manufacturers
Note: This section includes company information, company financials, manufacturing bases, and operating regions. Company financials have been mentioned only for those companies where financials were available in SEC Filings, annual reports, or company websites. All the reported financials in this report are in U.S. Dollars. Financials reported in other currencies have been converted using average currency conversion rates. Company profiles may include manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors.
15.  Appendices
      •  Demand-Supply - Regions
      •  Demand-Supply– Countries
      •  Capacities, 2016-2032

Scope of Report 

The Calcium Carbonate report describes the global Calcium Carbonate market, with focus on the country, applications and other end-use scenarios. The study provides

Market Data & Forecast (Short-term and Long-term)
•  Demand-Supply Analysis
•  Demand Composition, by Types and Applications
•  Capacity & Production
•  Trade (Import, Export and Net Export)
•  Sales & Revenue
•  Pricing Analysis
•  Market Dynamics

Country Summaries & Product Review
•  Supply Demand Balance 
•  Calcium Carbonate Market data in terms of volume and value for each end-use 
   at regional and country level
•  Calcium Carbonate Market analysis for Production, Capacity and Demand, at regional and country level
•  Historical, Current & Market Forecast
•  Macro-economic factors like GDP, Population and World Economic integration
•  Economic & Energy Outlook
•  Industry & Policy Developments 
•  End-use Industry / Applications Market 
•  Reasoning & Analysis
•  Insightful Commentary
•  Market Review
•  Comparative Analysis
•  Latest Trends and market developments
•  Key players
•  Strategic Issues and Recommendations
•  Business Opportunity Assessment