Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Calcium Carbonate estimated at US$21.5 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$28.9 Billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 5% over the analysis period.
Calcium carbonate is extensively used as alkalizing agent, whitening agent and mineral filler in a broad spectrum of applications across several industries. Growth in the global market is set to be driven as a result of increasing consumption of the material from end-use industries. The demand for calcium carbonate in the paper industry is anticipated to be fueled by increasing production of bulkier and brighter paper for different applications. The compound is also used widely in paints and coating industries, which has further been augmenting the market.
The demand for the compound has been increasing across the plastic manufacturing industries as it is used in combination with various thermosets and thermoplastics. As the production cost for calcium carbonate is very low, it is preferred widely in various industries as a cheap ingredient. Growth in the global market post COVID-19 would be driven by improving construction activity and surging demand from various industries such as plastic, paper & pulp, packaging and automotive.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at $4.8 Billion in 2021, While China is Forecast to Reach $8 Billion by 2026
The Calcium Carbonate market in the U.S. is estimated at US$4.8 Billion in the year 2021. The country currently accounts for a 21.62% share in the global market. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach an estimated market size of US$8 Billion in the year 2026 trailing a CAGR of 5.9% through the analysis period. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 4.1% and 4.4% respectively over the analysis period.
Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 4.5% CAGR while Rest of European market (as defined in the study) will reach US$8.4 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Asia-Pacific represents a key market due to increasing demand from end-use industries and strong construction activity.
Select Competitors (Total 126 Featured):
ACCM
AGSCO Corporation
Blue Mountain Minerals
Calcinor, S.A.
Carmeuse
Carthage Crushed Limestone
Cerne Calcium Company
Chemical & Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Columbia River Carbonates
Fujian Sanmu Nano Calcium Carbonate Co. Ltd.
GLC Minerals, LLC
Graymont Limited
Greer Industries, Inc.
Gulshan Polyols Ltd.
Huber Engineered Materials
Imerys S.A.
Lhoist North America
Longcliffe Quarries Ltd.
Maruo Calcium Co., Ltd.
Minerals Technologies Inc.
Mississippi Lime Company
Newpark Resources, Inc.
Okutama Kogyo Co. Ltd.
Omya AG
Pennsy Supply, Inc.
Provale Holding S/A
Provencale SA
SCHAEFER KALK GmbH & Co. KG
SCR-Sibelco NV
Shiraishi Kogyo Kaisha, Ltd.
United States Lime & Minerals, Inc.
Key Topics Covered:
I. METHODOLOGY
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3): A Prelude
Calcium Carbonate Processing
Physical Properties of Calcium Carbonate
Application Markets
Types of Calcium Carbonate
Difference between GCC and PCC
Impact of Covid-19 and a Looming Global Recession
As the Race between the Virus & Vaccines Intensifies, Where is the World Economy Headed in 2021?
COVID-19 IMPACT ON CALCIUM CARBONATE MARKET
Global Market Prospects and Outlook
Global Calcium Carbonate Production Capacity: An Insight
Geographic Market Analysis
Paper Industry Remains the Leading End-Use Market for Calcium Carbonate
Revival of Demand in Paints & Coatings and Construction Materials in Post Pandemic Era
Global Construction Industry on the Road to Revival
Building Renovations & Remodeling: Another Major Market Opportunity
Increasing Consumption of Plastics to Give a Boost to the Market
Plastic Packaging: A Growing End-Use Vertical
Rise in Consumption of Adhesives and Sealants to Drive Demand for Calcium Carbonate
COMPETITION
Recent Market Activity
World Brands
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
Manufacturers Engage in Novel CaCO3 Products for Paints & Coatings and Paper industry to Reduce Carbon Footprint
Biopolymers: A New Market Opportunity
Application of CaCO3 in Pure Water Gains Momentum
Food Grade CaCO3 on Rise
Food Grade Calcium Carbonate Market to be boosted by Vegan Population
Nano Calcium Carbonate: A Potential Market
Increasing Use in Packaging and Tissue Products
New Variety of PCC-Blended Portland Cements
PCC Gains Preference over GCC in Paper Industry
Precipitated Calcium Carbonate as Effective Alternative to Kaolin Clay
High Transportation Costs Drive Installation of Satellite Plants
Decorative Paints Register Strong Demand Driving Growing of CaCO3
Paper Industry Remains the Leading End-Use Market for GCC
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