Calcium Carbonate Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Type (Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC), Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC)), By End-User (Paper, Plastic, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives and Sealants, Agriculture, Chemical, Construction, Others) And Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Calcium carbonate is a white colored, odorless, inorganic compound with chemical formula CaCO₃. It is obtained from calcium ores like calcite, aragonite, limestone, and is the main component of pearls and shells of marine animals. It has wide range of applications from medical, biological, chemical to agricultural, industrial, and household. It is used in dietary supplement and as an antacid. It is also used in whitening agent, mineral filler and alkalizing agent as well.

Increasing demand for filler materials from various industries including paper, paints & coatings, plastic, and construction is likely to boost the market growth. Additionally, calcium carbonate is also used for purification of iron, pH correction of pool water, filler material for latex gloves and disinfectant agent. This is expected to raise the demand for calcium carbonate further driving the market growth.

 However, the logistics and transportation cost for raw material required for manufacturing calcium carbonate is higher which ultimately add on to the cost of the end-product. this is expected to hinder the market growth.

Market Segmentation:

Based on type, the global calcium carbonate market is segmented into ground calcium carbonate (GCC), and precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC). Based on end-user, is segmented into paper, plastic, paints & coatings, adhesives and sealants, agriculture, chemical, construction, and other.

From a geographical standpoint, the market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

Key Players Covered:

The global calcium carbonate market consists of global & regional players operating. Some of the key players in the market include Imerys, Omya AG, Midwest Calcium Carbonate, Mississippi Lime Company, Sibelco, Minerals Technologies Inc, Calcinor S.A., Huber Engineered Materials, and others.

Key Insights

• New Advancements in Production Technologies


• Key Trends in the Calcium Carbonate Market


• New Product Launches, Expansions, Key Players


• Ranking of Key Players in the Market

Regional Analysis:

The market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific is expected to account for largest share in market attributed to the increasing demand from various end-user industries like paper, plastic, packaging, building & construction, and other. North America is estimated to witness substantial growth attributed to considerable number of manufacturers. Europe is expected to experience significant growth attributed to increasing demand from medical sector for manufacturing dietary supplements. Latin America and Middle East & Africa is expected to exhibit sluggish growth by the end of forecast period.

Segmentation

Calcium Carbonate Industry Developments

• In November 2018, Omya AG launched new calcium carbonate under the brand name Omya Smartfill 55-OM for use in biopolymers. The new product is designed particularly to be used as filler material for polylactic acid.


•  In June 2018, Omya AG launched a new generation of recrystallized mineral particles Omya Skin for cosmetic applications.