Turkey: Calcium Carbonate Market 2025

Calcium Carbonate Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish calcium carbonate market shrank sharply to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -85.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Calcium Carbonate Production in Turkey

In value terms, calcium carbonate production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 28% against the previous year. Calcium carbonate production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Calcium Carbonate Exports

Exports from Turkey

Calcium carbonate exports from Turkey surged to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 64% against 2020. Over the period under review, exports posted a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, calcium carbonate exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded prominent growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main destinations of calcium carbonate exports from Turkey, together comprising 30% of total exports. These countries were followed by Israel, Iraq, Romania, Libya, Cote d'Ivoire, Brazil, Ukraine, South Africa and Nigeria, which together accounted for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +62.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Algeria ($X) and Morocco ($X) were the largest markets for calcium carbonate exported from Turkey worldwide, with a combined 22% share of total exports. Brazil, Cote d'Ivoire, Israel, Romania, Nigeria, Libya, South Africa, Ukraine and Iraq lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +77.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average calcium carbonate export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 20% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild decline. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Calcium Carbonate Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2021, purchases abroad of calcium carbonate increased by 47% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, calcium carbonate imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +56.7% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of calcium carbonate to Turkey, with a 30% share of total imports. Moreover, calcium carbonate imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. Tunisia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium totaled +75.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+1.7% per year) and Tunisia (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest calcium carbonate suppliers to Turkey, together accounting for 66% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +70.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average calcium carbonate import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -18.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 27%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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