World - Calcium Carbonate - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Calcium carbonate market: enjoy recently published information secured by an Ai-driven BI platform. Statistics provide trade, consumption, exports, imports, market prices, market size, companies, and production. Here is a breakdown by region, including the Middle East, China, Latin America, EU, Africa, the U.S., Russia, and the U.K. Market insights and forecast to 2030 are also provided in the snapshots.
Calcium Carbonate - World's Largest Markets
| Rating | Country |
|---|---|
| 1 | China |
| 2 | United States |
| 3 | India |
| 4 | Japan |
| 5 | Indonesia |
In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States. It was followed by India.
From 2018 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at +3.5%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: the United States (+6.1% per year) and India (+3.5% per year).
Calcium Carbonate Prices
Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| Tunisia | 56 | 57 | 56 | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 73 | 71 | 73 | 0.0% |
| Norway | 81 | 79 | 78 | -1.9% |
| Jordan | 81 | 86 | 86 | 3.0% |
| Greece | 101 | 95 | 96 | -2.5% |
| Egypt | 115 | 102 | 97 | -8.2% |
| Netherlands | 112 | 111 | 128 | 6.9% |
| Belgium | 125 | 167 | 166 | 15.2% |
| Malaysia | 163 | 148 | 170 | 2.1% |
| Spain | 235 | 247 | 213 | -4.8% |
| France | 311 | 262 | 250 | -10.3% |
| China | 226 | 313 | 313 | 17.7% |
| Germany | 621 | 422 | 353 | -24.6% |
| Average | 158 | 163 | 164 | 2.1% |
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($353 per ton), while Tunisia ($56 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| Indonesia | 337 | 330 | 312 | -3.8% |
| France | 272 | 249 | 179 | -18.9% |
| Germany | 173 | 164 | 156 | -5.0% |
| South Africa | 114 | 106 | 129 | 6.4% |
| Algeria | 69 | 80 | 124 | 34.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | 135 | 134 | 113 | -8.5% |
| Belgium | 96 | 73 | 107 | 5.6% |
| India | 117 | 109 | 104 | -5.7% |
| Spain | 143 | 154 | 92 | -19.8% |
| Netherlands | 187 | 178 | 85 | -32.6% |
| Iraq | 71 | 71 | 71 | 0.0% |
| Average | 168 | 157 | 167 | -0.3% |
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($312 per ton), while Iraq ($71 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Calcium Carbonate - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| million USD | ||||
| Germany | 93 | 89 | 96 | 1.3% |
| India | 120 | 128 | 80 | -18.3% |
| Netherlands | 16 | 18 | 49 | 72.8% |
| Belgium | 25 | 39 | 37 | 20.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | 32 | 38 | 35 | 5.6% |
In value terms, the largest calcium carbonate importing markets worldwide were Germany ($96M), India ($80M) and the Netherlands ($49M), with a combined 27% share of global imports.
In terms of the main importing countries, the Netherlands (+72.8% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Calcium Carbonate - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| million USD | ||||
| Belgium | 61 | 57 | 144 | 53.9% |
| France | 37 | 36 | 49 | 15.0% |
| Malaysia | 78 | 59 | 42 | -26.5% |
| Egypt | 47 | 44 | 38 | -9.5% |
| China | 23 | 38 | 38 | 29.5% |
In value terms, Belgium ($144M) emerged as the largest calcium carbonate supplier worldwide, comprising 20% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($49M), with a 6.7% share of global exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 5.8% share.
In Belgium, calcium carbonate exports expanded at an average annual rate of +53.9% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (+15.0% per year) and Malaysia (-26.5% per year).
Calcium Carbonate - Market Forecast
The calcium carbonate market is expected to start a downward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to decrease slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of -0.9% for the ten-year period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to depress the market volume to by the end of 2030.
Calcium Carbonate - Top Companies
WESFARMERS CHEMICALS, ENERGY & FERTILISERS LIMITED, Solvay SA, Hanwha Chemical Corporation, Hubei Biocause Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., E A JUFFALI & BROTHERS CO.,LTD, Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co., Ltd., Olin Corporation, Celanese Corporation, TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS FRANCE, North Huajin Chemicals Industries Group Co., Ltd., Rohm and Haas Company, VERSALIS SPA, Avantor, Inc., Icl-Ip America Inc., LANXESS Deutschland GmbH, Israni Colour Chemicals Llc, Beijing Sanju Environmental Protection & New Materials Co., Ltd., Axiall Corporation, ARKEMA FRANCE, Tangshan Sanyou Chemical Industries Co., Ltd.
Calcium Carbonate - Product Coverage
- HS 283650 - Carbonates; calcium carbonate
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global calcium carbonate market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20134340 - Calcium carbonate
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
Company coverage:
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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Consumption, by Country, 2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, by Country, 2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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