U.S.: Calcium Carbonate Market 2024

Calcium Carbonate Market Size in the U.S.

In 2021, the U.S. 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 +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Calcium Carbonate Production in the U.S.

In value terms, calcium carbonate production fell to $X in 2021. 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 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 from the U.S.

In 2021, exports of calcium carbonate from the United States skyrocketed to X tons, surging by 35% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt setback. 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 rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 16%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for calcium carbonate exports from the United States, with a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, calcium carbonate exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Brazil (X tons), sevenfold. Mexico (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada totaled -12.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (+8.8% per year) and Mexico (-6.3% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for calcium carbonate exports from the United States, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Costa Rica, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada stood at -9.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (+9.8% per year) and Costa Rica (+3.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average calcium carbonate export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -17.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 50%. The export price peaked 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 for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 the UK (+18.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Calcium Carbonate Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, approx. X tons of calcium carbonate were imported into the United States; rising by 23% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. Imports 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 sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 11%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Dominican Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of calcium carbonate imports to the United States, together accounting for 51% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +13.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest calcium carbonate suppliers to the United States were the UK ($X), Japan ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 46% of total imports. These countries were followed by Canada, Malaysia, Mexico, Italy, the Dominican Republic and China, which together accounted for a further 32%.

Canada, with a CAGR of +21.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average calcium carbonate import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -11.7% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, calcium carbonate import price decreased by -31.8% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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