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Carbonate market

Carbonate market: download the latest information empowered by an Ai-driven market intelligence platform. Statistics contain production, imports, companies, trade, market prices, consumption, market size, and exports. There is a split by country, including China, Russia, Latin America, Africa, EU, the U.K., the Middle East, and the U.S. Market dynamics and outlook to 2030 are also provided in the dashboards.

Carbonate - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	Democratic Republic of the Congo
2	China
3	India
4	United States
5	Russia

In value terms, the largest carbonate markets worldwide were Democratic Republic of the Congo, China and India, together comprising 41% of the global market. These countries were followed by the United States, Russia, South Korea, Brazil, Mexico, Pakistan, Japan, France, Germany and Iran, which together accounted for a further 22%.

Among the main consuming countries, Iran recorded the highest growth rate of market size, over the period under review, while carbonate market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carbonate Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Egypt	117	104	124	2.9%
Turkey	196	206	165	-8.2%
Bulgaria	225	227	192	-7.6%
Bosnia and Herzegovina	195	200	214	4.8%
Russia	247	274	220	-5.6%
United States	229	237	230	0.2%
Belgium	355	393	238	-18.1%
Spain	252	254	257	1.0%
Netherlands	149	184	297	41.2%
China	384	337	321	-8.6%
France	377	342	321	-7.7%
Germany	470	478	505	3.7%
Average	324	310	294	-4.8%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($505 per ton), while Egypt ($124 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
South Korea	831	912	694	-8.6%
Belgium	457	287	341	-13.6%
Mexico	290	292	309	3.2%
Germany	317	320	305	-1.9%
Italy	288	267	290	0.3%
Spain	286	269	269	-3.0%
Malaysia	262	247	252	-1.9%
Indonesia	276	274	247	-5.4%
Netherlands	317	343	245	-12.1%
Thailand	250	264	242	-1.6%
Brazil	213	218	238	5.7%
India	210	204	233	5.3%
Saudi Arabia	213	216	197	-3.8%
Average	328	319	319	-1.4%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was South Korea ($694 per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($197 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carbonate - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
South Korea	0.7	0.7	0.5	-11.8%
Mexico	0.4	0.4	0.4	-1.4%
Germany	0.3	0.3	0.3	2.6%
Brazil	0.3	0.3	0.3	1.6%
India	0.4	0.4	0.3	-14.2%

In value terms, South Korea ($532M), Mexico ($362M) and Germany ($329M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, together accounting for 16% of global imports. Brazil, India, Indonesia, the Netherlands, Belgium, Thailand, Italy, Spain, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

The Netherlands saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carbonate - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
United States	1.7	1.7	1.3	-10.0%
China	0.9	0.9	0.9	-4.3%
Turkey	0.8	0.9	0.8	3.9%
Germany	0.6	0.6	0.5	-5.1%
Belgium	0.2	0.2	0.3	7.2%

In value terms, the largest carbonate supplying countries worldwide were the United States ($1.3B), China ($867M) and Turkey ($809M), together comprising 43% of global exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Belgium, Russia, Bulgaria, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Egypt, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carbonate - Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for carbonate worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Carbonate - Top Companies

WESFARMERS CHEMICALS, ENERGY & FERTILISERS LIMITED, UCONE PTY LTD, PETROCHEM (BANGLADESH) LIMITED, Nutrien Ltd, Agrium Inc, Solvay SA, Yara International ASA, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Yunnan Yuntianhua Co.,Ltd., Hanwha Chemical Corporation, Hubei Biocause Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., E A JUFFALI & BROTHERS CO.,LTD, Parkland Fuel Corporation, 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

Carbonate - Product Coverage

HS 283620 - Carbonates; disodium carbonate
HS 283630 - Carbonates; sodium hydrogencarbonate (sodium bicarbonate)
HS 283640 - Carbonates; potassium carbonate
HS 283650 - Carbonates; calcium carbonate
HS 283660 - Carbonates; barium carbonate
HS 283691 - Carbonates; lithium carbonate
HS 283692 - Carbonates; strontium carbonate
HS 283699 - Carbonates; n.e.s. in heading no. 2836 and other than lithium or strontium

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global 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 20134310 - Disodium carbonate
Prodcom 20134320 - Sodium hydrogencarbonate (sodium bicarbonate)
Prodcom 20134340 - Calcium carbonate
Prodcom 20134390 - Other carbonates

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

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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. 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. 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. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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
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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
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
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, 2012–2024
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, By Country, 2024
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Export Prices, 2012–2024