World - Calcium Carbonate - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Calcium carbonate market

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

RatingCountry
1China
2United States
3India
4Japan
5Indonesia

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

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Tunisia5657560.0%
Turkey7371730.0%
Norway817978-1.9%
Jordan8186863.0%
Greece1019596-2.5%
Egypt11510297-8.2%
Netherlands1121111286.9%
Belgium12516716615.2%
Malaysia1631481702.1%
Spain235247213-4.8%
France311262250-10.3%
China22631331317.7%
Germany621422353-24.6%
Average1581631642.1%

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

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Indonesia337330312-3.8%
France272249179-18.9%
Germany173164156-5.0%
South Africa1141061296.4%
Algeria698012434.1%
Saudi Arabia135134113-8.5%
Belgium96731075.6%
India117109104-5.7%
Spain14315492-19.8%
Netherlands18717885-32.6%
Iraq7171710.0%
Average168157167-0.3%

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

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
million USD
Germany9389961.3%
India12012880-18.3%
Netherlands16184972.8%
Belgium25393720.7%
Saudi Arabia3238355.6%

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

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
million USD
Belgium615714453.9%
France37364915.0%
Malaysia785942-26.5%
Egypt474438-9.5%
China23383829.5%

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

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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:

+ 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:

Imerys, Omya AG, Mineral Technologies Inc., Huber Engineered Materials, Mississippi Lime Company, Carmeuse, Sibelco, Midwest Calcium Carbonate, Calcinor SA, Excalibar Minerals LLC, Asiamerica Group, Thomas Scientific, Penta Manufacturing Company, TESco Associates Incorporated, Universal Preserv-A-Chem Inc, Spectrum Chemicals & Laboratory Products, Brenntag North America, Barrington Nutritionals, Noah Chemicals, SAE Manufacturing Specialties Corp, ProChem, Gemini Pharmaceuticals

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  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

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. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

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    • 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
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023
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