Calcium Carbonate Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis Report By Type (GCC, PCC), By End-User (Paper, Plastic, Paints & Coatings, Adhesive & Sealants), and By Region - Global Industry Overview, Statistical Data, Competitive Intelligence, Trends, Outlook, and Forecast 2024 - 2033
Report Snapshot
| Study Period: | 2024-2033 |
| Fastest Growing Market: | Asia-Pacific |
| Largest Market: | Europe |
Major Players
- AGSCO Corp.
- Blue Mountain Minerals
- ILC Resources
- GLC Minerals, LLC
- Others
Description for Reports
The market for calcium carbonate is forecast to grow at a CAGR of roughly 5.5% between 2022 and 2030, reaching a value of USD 30.6 billion by the end of 2030, up from an estimated value of USD 20.4 billion in 2021.
During the forecast period, the study examines the market’s drivers and restraints and the influence each would have on demand. The research also examines potential global markets for calcium carbonates.
Overview of the calcium carbonate market
Calcium carbonate, present in the minerals calcite and aragonite, is a naturally occurring component of rocks. Water cannot dissolve calcium carbonate, which is frequently an odourless white powder. A few of the significant end-use sectors are paper, plastics, adhesives and sealants, construction, paints and coatings, pharmaceuticals, automotive, agricultural, and rubber.
Impact Study of the Calcium Carbonate Market in COVID-19
The COVID pandemic has reduced demand for homes, vehicles, paints, and coatings, slowing trade and upsetting the calcium carbonate supply chain. The demand for calcium carbonate is directly impacted by business instability, which affects some companies, including those in the construction, paper, plastic, and automotive sectors.
Market for Calcium Carbonate: Growth Indicators
The construction industry is expanding significantly due to increased public and private sector investment. Calcium carbonate is predicted to rise in the next years due to increased residential and commercial buildings brought on by rising urbanization rates and middle-class disposable income.
Calcium Carbonate Market: Segmentation Analysis
Type and End-User are the categories used to segment the global calcium carbonate market.
Building and construction paper, plastics, paints, rubber, adhesives, and sealants are just a few end-use industries that use calcium carbonate and its derivatives, such as calcium hydrogen carbonate. A variety of thermoplastics can be utilized with calcium carbonate. Polypropylene compounds typically incorporate calcium carbonate to increase stiffness, which is important for high-temperature activities.
Many polyvinyl chloride goods use calcium carbonate, such as pipes, wire and cable insulators, rubber gloves, waste bags, stiff extrusion pipes, ducts, and windows. Calcium carbonate in ground form is often used in several paint and coating applications (GCC).
Calcium carbonate is a filler used in the production of paper and plastic. The enormous global need for paper and plastic, notably in Asia, Latin America, and Africa, drives the need for calcium carbonate. Paper packaging has become more popular in some locations due to the fall in the use of polythene bags.
Among the end-user industries for calcium carbonate, plastics are predicted to see the fastest value rise throughout the prediction. This is due to the growing demand for calcium carbonate-reinforced polypropylene in the automotive industry and the fact that calcium carbonate can increase the plastic’s properties and aid in better heat dissipation. Plastic use in various end-use industries, such as packaging, building and construction, electrical, and electronics, has also increased plastic demand. These components aid in the plastics industry’s market growth for calcium carbonate.
Report Scope
| Report Attribute | Details |
| Market Size in 2021 | USD 20.4 Billion |
| Projected Market Size in 2030 | USD 30.6 Billion |
| CAGR Growth Rate | 5.5% CAGR (2022-2030) |
| Forecast Years | 2024-2033 |
| Key Market Players |
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| Key Segment | By Type, End-User, and Region |
| Major Regions Covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa |
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Key Findings:
- According to our research analyst’s analysis, the calcium carbonate market is expected to grow annually at a CAGR of roughly 5.5% over the forecast period (2022-2030).
- In terms of revenue, the calcium carbonate market size was expected to be around USD 20.4 billion in (2021). The market is anticipated to expand rapidly in the upcoming years for several motivating reasons.
- Based on end-use segmentation, the plastics sector will hold the biggest market share in 2021.
- According to geography, the “APAC” region made the most money in 2021.
New Development
March 2021—Huber Engineered Materials, a Dutch distributor of specialist chemicals and additives, acquired the production and commercial assets of Nutri Granulation from IMCD NV in March 2021. Nutri Granulation manufactures food-grade and USP calcium carbonate granules for the pharmaceutical, food, over-the-counter, and nutritional industries.
Regional Scenery
The APAC region is predicted to dominate the calcium carbonate market due to increased construction activity. Growing economic activity and new investment prospects in growing economies like China, India, Indonesia, and other countries, as well as the expansion of the construction sector in the region, are expected to boost demand for calcium carbonate.
Competitive Environment
The report focuses on in-depth competition analysis and includes information on these significant rivals in the calcium carbonate market, their business profiles, recent advancements, and significant market strategies.
The Global Calcium Carbonate Market Segmentation:
- By Type
- Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC)
- Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC)
- By Grade
- Industrial Grade
- Food Grade
- By Application
- Lime & Cement Production
- Plastics
- Paper
- Paints
- Adhesives & Sealants
- Building Materials
- Water & Wastewater Treatment
- Food Ingredient
- Breakfast Cereal
- Baking Powder
- Fortified Beverages
- Crisps & Cookies
- Wine
- Others (pastries, chewing gums, some breadstuffs)
- Cosmetic Ingredient
- Toothpastes
- Eye shadows
- Cosmetic Foundations
- Face Powders
- Others
- Tablet & Supplement Formulation
- Animal Feed
- Ceramic Production
- Glass Production
- Others
- By End Use Industry
- Construction Industry
- Food & Beverage Industry
- Cosmetics & Personal Care Industry
- Agriculture & Animal Husbandry Industry
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Paints & Coatings Industry
- Polymer Industry
- Paper & Pulp Industry
- Ceramics Industry
- Glass Industry
- Water Treatment Industry
- Others (Steel Industry, Sugar Industry, Oil & Gas Industry)
By Geography
North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Rest of North America
Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- New Zealand
- Australia
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia Pacific
The Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Egypt
- Kuwait
- South Africa
- Rest of the Middle East & Africa
Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of Latin America
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1. Preface
- 1.1 Report Description and Scope
- 1.2 Research scope
- 1.3 Research methodology
- 1.3.1 Market Research Type
- 1.3.2 Market Research Methodology
- Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1 Global Calcium Carbonate Market, (2022 – 2030) (USD Billion)
- 2.2 Global Calcium Carbonate Market: snapshot
- Chapter 3. Global Calcium Carbonate Market – Industry Analysis
- 3.1 Calcium Carbonate Market: Market Dynamics
- 3.2 Market Drivers
- 3.2.1 Growing need for cost efficient products in the paper and plastic industries in the APAC
- 3.2.2 Driver 2
- 3.3 Market Restraints
- 3.4 Market Opportunities
- 3.5 Market Challenges
- 3.6 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 3.7 Market Attractiveness Analysis
- 3.7.1 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Type
- 3.7.2 Market Attractiveness Analysis By End-User
- Chapter 4. Global Calcium Carbonate Market- Competitive Landscape
- 4.1 Company market share analysis
- 4.1.1 Global Calcium Carbonate Market: Company Market Share, 2021
- 4.2 Strategic development
- 4.2.1 Acquisitions & mergers
- 4.2.2 New Product launches
- 4.2.3 Agreements, partnerships, collaboration, and joint ventures
- 4.2.4 Research and development and Regional expansion
- 4.3 Price trend analysis
- 4.1 Company market share analysis
- Chapter 5. Global Calcium Carbonate Market – Type Analysis
- 5.1 Global Calcium Carbonate Market Overview: By Type
- 5.1.1 Global Calcium Carbonate Market Share, By Type, 2021 and 2030
- 5.2 GCC
- 5.2.1 Global Calcium Carbonate Market by GCC, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 5.3 PCC
- 5.3.1 Global Calcium Carbonate Market by PCC, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 5.1 Global Calcium Carbonate Market Overview: By Type
- Chapter 6. Global Calcium Carbonate Market – End-User Analysis
- 6.1 Global Calcium Carbonate Market Overview: By End-User
- 6.1.1 Global Calcium Carbonate Market Share, By End-User, 2021 and 2030
- 6.2 Paper
- 6.2.1 Global Calcium Carbonate Market by Paper, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 6.3 Plastic
- 6.3.1 Global Calcium Carbonate Market by Plastic, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 6.4 Paints & Coatings
- 6.4.1 Global Calcium Carbonate Market by Paints & Coatings, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 6.5 Adhesive & Sealants
- 6.5.1 Global Calcium Carbonate Market by Adhesive & Sealants, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 6.1 Global Calcium Carbonate Market Overview: By End-User
- Chapter 7. Calcium Carbonate Market – Regional Analysis
- 7.1 Global Calcium Carbonate Market Regional Overview
- 7.2 Global Calcium Carbonate Market Share, by Region, 2021 & 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.3. North America
- 7.3.1 North America Calcium Carbonate Market, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.1.1 North America Calcium Carbonate Market, by Country, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.1 North America Calcium Carbonate Market, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.4 North America Calcium Carbonate Market, by Type, 2022 – 2030
- 7.4.1 North America Calcium Carbonate Market, by Type, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.5 North America Calcium Carbonate Market, by End-User, 2022 – 2030
- 7.5.1 North America Calcium Carbonate Market, by End-User, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.6. Europe
- 7.6.1 Europe Calcium Carbonate Market, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.1.1 Europe Calcium Carbonate Market, by Country, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.1 Europe Calcium Carbonate Market, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.7 Europe Calcium Carbonate Market, by Type, 2022 – 2030
- 7.7.1 Europe Calcium Carbonate Market, by Type, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.8 Europe Calcium Carbonate Market, by End-User, 2022 – 2030
- 7.8.1 Europe Calcium Carbonate Market, by End-User, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.9. Asia Pacific
- 7.9.1 Asia Pacific Calcium Carbonate Market, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.9.1.1 Asia Pacific Calcium Carbonate Market, by Country, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.9.1 Asia Pacific Calcium Carbonate Market, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.10 Asia Pacific Calcium Carbonate Market, by Type, 2022 – 2030
- 7.10.1 Asia Pacific Calcium Carbonate Market, by Type, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.11 Asia Pacific Calcium Carbonate Market, by End-User, 2022 – 2030
- 7.11.1 Asia Pacific Calcium Carbonate Market, by End-User, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.12. Latin America
- 7.12.1 Latin America Calcium Carbonate Market, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.12.1.1 Latin America Calcium Carbonate Market, by Country, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.12.1 Latin America Calcium Carbonate Market, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.13 Latin America Calcium Carbonate Market, by Type, 2022 – 2030
- 7.13.1 Latin America Calcium Carbonate Market, by Type, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.14 Latin America Calcium Carbonate Market, by End-User, 2022 – 2030
- 7.14.1 Latin America Calcium Carbonate Market, by End-User, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.15. The Middle-East and Africa
- 7.15.1 The Middle-East and Africa Calcium Carbonate Market, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.15.1.1 The Middle-East and Africa Calcium Carbonate Market, by Country, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.15.1 The Middle-East and Africa Calcium Carbonate Market, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.16 The Middle-East and Africa Calcium Carbonate Market, by Type, 2022 – 2030
- 7.16.1 The Middle-East and Africa Calcium Carbonate Market, by Type, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.17 The Middle-East and Africa Calcium Carbonate Market, by End-User, 2022 – 2030
- 7.17.1 The Middle-East and Africa Calcium Carbonate Market, by End-User, 2022 – 2030 (USD Billion)
- Chapter 8. Company Profiles
- 8.1 AGSCO Corp.
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Financials
- 8.1.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.1.4 Business Strategy
- 8.1.5 Recent Developments
- 8.2 Blue Mountain Minerals
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Financials
- 8.2.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.2.4 Business Strategy
- 8.2.5 Recent Developments
- 8.3 ILC Resources
- 8.3.1 Overview
- 8.3.2 Financials
- 8.3.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.3.4 Business Strategy
- 8.3.5 Recent Developments
- 8.4 GLC Minerals LLC
- 8.4.1 Overview
- 8.4.2 Financials
- 8.4.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.4.4 Business Strategy
- 8.4.5 Recent Developments
- 8.5 GCCP Resources
- 8.5.1 Overview
- 8.5.2 Financials
- 8.5.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.5.4 Business Strategy
- 8.5.5 Recent Developments
- 8.1 AGSCO Corp.
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Report Methodology
In order to get the most precise estimates and forecasts possible, Custom Market Insights applies a detailed and adaptive research methodology centered on reducing deviations. For segregating and assessing quantitative aspects of the market, the company uses a combination of top-down and bottom-up approaches. Furthermore, data triangulation, which examines the market from three different aspects, is a recurring theme in all of our research reports. The following are critical components of the methodology used in all of our studies:
Preliminary Data Mining
On a broad scale, raw market information is retrieved and compiled. Data is constantly screened to make sure that only substantiated and verified sources are taken into account. Furthermore, data is mined from a plethora of reports in our archive and also a number of reputed & reliable paid databases. To gain a detailed understanding of the business, it is necessary to know the entire product life cycle and to facilitate this, we gather data from different suppliers, distributors, and buyers.
Surveys, technological conferences, and trade magazines are used to identify technical issues and trends. Technical data is also gathered from the standpoint of intellectual property, with a focus on freedom of movement and white space. The dynamics of the industry in terms of drivers, restraints, and valuation trends are also gathered. As a result, the content created contains a diverse range of original data, which is then cross-validated and verified with published sources.
Statistical Model
Simulation models are used to generate our business estimates and forecasts. For each study, a one-of-a-kind model is created. Data gathered for market dynamics, the digital landscape, development services, and valuation patterns are fed into the prototype and analyzed concurrently. These factors are compared, and their effect over the projected timeline is quantified using correlation, regression, and statistical modeling. Market forecasting is accomplished through the use of a combination of economic techniques, technical analysis, industry experience, and domain knowledge.
Short-term forecasting is typically done with econometric models, while long-term forecasting is done with technological market models. These are based on a synthesis of the technological environment, legal frameworks, economic outlook, and business regulations. Bottom-up market evaluation is favored, with crucial regional markets reviewed as distinct entities and data integration to acquire worldwide estimates. This is essential for gaining a thorough knowledge of the industry and ensuring that errors are kept to a minimum.
Some of the variables taken into account for forecasting are as follows:
• Industry drivers and constraints, as well as their current and projected impact
• The raw material case, as well as supply-versus-price trends
• Current volume and projected volume growth through 2030
We allocate weights to these variables and use weighted average analysis to determine the estimated market growth rate.
Primary Validation
This is the final step in our report’s estimating and forecasting process. Extensive primary interviews are carried out, both in-person and over the phone, to validate our findings and the assumptions that led to them.
Leading companies from across the supply chain, including suppliers, technology companies, subject matter experts, and buyers, use techniques like interviewing to ensure a comprehensive and non-biased overview of the business. These interviews are conducted all over the world, with the help of local staff and translators, to overcome language barriers.
Primary interviews not only aid with data validation, but also offer additional important insight into the industry, existing business scenario, and future projections, thereby improving the quality of our reports.
All of our estimates and forecasts are validated through extensive research work with key industry participants (KIPs), which typically include:
• Market leaders
• Suppliers of raw materials
• Suppliers of raw materials
• Buyers.
The following are the primary research objectives:
• To ensure the accuracy and acceptability of our data.
• Gaining an understanding of the current market and future projections.
Data Collection Matrix
| Perspective | Primary research | Secondary research |
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Market Analysis Matrix
| Qualitative analysis | Quantitative analysis |
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List of the prominent players in the Global Calcium Carbonate market:
- AGSCO Corp.
- Carmeuse
- Blue Mountain Minerals
- GCCP Resources
- GLC Minerals, LLC
- Greer Limestone Company
- Gulshan Polyols Ltd.
- ILC Resources
- Imerys
- Mineral Technologies
- Mississippi Lime
- Omya
- Parchem Fine & Specialty Chemicals
- The National Lime & Minerals, Inc.
- Others
FAQs
One of the primary factors that is driving the market is the increasing need for cost-efficient products in the paper and plastic industries that are located in the APAC region.
The key players operating in the calcium carbonate market are AGSCO Corp., Blue Mountain Minerals, ILC Resources, GLC Minerals, LLC, GCCP Resources, and Others.
The global calcium carbonate market is expanding growth with a CAGR of approximately 5.5% during the forecast period (2022 to 2030).
“Asia Pacific” region will lead the global calcium carbonate market during the forecast period 2022 to 2030.
The global calcium carbonate market size was valued at US$ 42 billion in 2021.