Northern America: Calcium Carbonate Market 2025

Calcium Carbonate Market Size in Northern America

In 2021, the North American calcium carbonate market decreased by -8.5% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after eight years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Calcium Carbonate Production in Northern America

In value terms, calcium carbonate production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Calcium Carbonate Exports

Exports in Northern America

Calcium carbonate exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, growing by 50% on 2020. In general, exports, however, showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, calcium carbonate exports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States was the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached 78% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), committing a 22% share of total exports.

Exports from the United States decreased at an average annual rate of -10.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Canada (+27.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +27.6% from 2012-2021. Canada (+21 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United States saw its share reduced by -20.7% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest calcium carbonate supplier in Northern America, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 6.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States stood at -5.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, waning by -24.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed moderate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 47%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+6.5%).

Calcium Carbonate Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2021, purchases abroad of calcium carbonate increased by 29% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, calcium carbonate imports rose markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the two major importers of calcium carbonate, namely the United States and Canada, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of -2.9%).

In value terms, the largest calcium carbonate importing markets in Northern America were the United States ($X) and Canada ($X).

The United States, with a CAGR of -0.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, falling by -11.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 51%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+7.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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