Calcium carbonate

Origins

Calcium carbonate is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth and accounts for about 4% of the Earth’s crust. It can be found in nature in three principal rock types: chalk, limestone, and marble.  

If you want to learn more, please visit our website Calcium Carbonate wholesale.

Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC) - created by nature over millions of years

Most calcium carbonate deposits are made up of the remains of marine organisms that have sedimented to the bottom of a shallow sea. These organisms, such as crustaceans, algae, and coral, absorb calcium carbonate from the water and use it to form their skeletons and shells. When they die, their remains form sedimentary deposits on sea-beds which build up over time to form rock. 

Chalk, a soft rock, is the result of poorly compacted sedimentary calcium carbonate rock, whose diagenesis is incomplete. Once the sedimentation process is complete, this results in the formation of limestone.

Marble, the hardest form of calcium carbonate, is a metamorphic rock, which is the result of the recrystallization process of limestone, under conditions of high pressure and temperature.

Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) - created by man in a matter of hours

Calcium carbonate can also be produced synthetically in the form of Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC). PCC is created through the conversion of limestone into CaO and CO2 and the subsequent reaction of both purified components in a chemical reactor. The final product has the same chemical composition as GCC, but is higher purity and has different properties in terms of particle size distribution and particle shape. 

The high whiteness and opacity of carbonates lend themselves to a great many applications, from building materials to paper and paint, to construction and foodstuffs.

H1 2023: During H1 2023, Minerals Technologies Inc., United States Lime & Minerals, Inc., and Omya were the major producers of Calcium Carbonate. In April 2023, Minerals Technologies Inc., one of the largest global producers of calcium carbonate, revealed that it has entered into three long-term agreements for precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC). The agreements are for the construction and operation of on-site precipitated calcium carbonate satellite plants with three major paper companies: Andhra Paper Limited in Rajahmundry (India), Nine Dragons Paper (Beihai, China), and Zhejiang Zhefeng New Materials Company (Quzhou, China). The plants are anticipated to be operational in the end of 2023 and early 2024 and have a combined production capacity of more than 180 thousand tonnes of PCC per annum. Geographically, Asia Pacific region was the leading consumer of calcium carbonate in H1 2023. However, prices for calcium carbonate in China's domestic market showed mixed market sentiments. In the first two months of 2023, calcium carbonate prices rose abruptly in China. Due to a shortage of workers over the spring festival holidays, production levels were reduced in China resulting in lower inventory levels and tighter supply. However, near mid- February 2023, calcium carbonate prices switched towards a negative side due to re-opening of market and resuming of calcium carbonate manufacturing in China. The prices continued to decline in H1 2023 due to ample of calcium carbonate supplies for the construction and paper industries. In the US market, calcium carbonate prices remained volatile in H1 2023. The prices rose significantly in March 2023, as a result of high inflation rate, glooming interest by buyers, and a financial crisis brought on by the failure of two banks. However, calcium carbonate prices declined in May 2023 and then rose in the end of the same month in the US.

 

The global Calcium Carbonate market has reached around 9 million tonnes in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.53% during the forecast period until 2035. 

 

Calcium Carbonate generally exists in rocks as the mineral calcite and aragonite. For industrial purposes, calcium carbonate is obtained from mining or quarrying. It can also be synthesized by combining carbon dioxide with a calcium hydroxide solution. Calcium Carbonate is an odorless white powder which is non-toxic in nature. Calcium carbonate can be generally seen in the form of chalk in classrooms. Calcium carbonate is essential to the construction sector. It is employed as a component of cement and as a standalone building material. It helps to manufacture mortar that holds together tiles, rubber products, roofing tiles, concrete slabs, and stones. Calcium Carbonate is employed as a filler in paints and pigments. Furthermore, it provides paper that vivid and bright look while providing smoothness to paper sheets. Other applications of calcium carbonate include paints, pigments, baking powder, wine, dough, plastics, adhesives, sealants, and more.

   

Due to its paper-brightening, light scattering, and ink retaining properties, the demand of Calcium Carbonate is majorly consumed by the Paper and Pulp industry which is driving the Calcium Carbonate demand on a global level. The demand for paper in other sectors, such as packaging and tissue paper is driving the Calcium Carbonate market on a global level. Calcium carbonate is used in the construction industry as a filler in concrete to improve its toughness and texture and to refine metals for use in building applications which further swells up the Calcium Carbonate demand. In 2022, this industry consumed approximately 53% of the market. Calcium Carbonate consumption is expected to reach around 16 million tonnes by 2035. 

 

The region of Asia Pacific demands the most significant volume of Calcium Carbonate. In the coming years, the expenditure on infrastructure development calls for Calcium Carbonate as a raw material. Additionally, it is projected that demand for paints, coatings, and automobiles would rise, which will eventually result in higher calcium carbonate consumption. Although, the highest volume globally is exported by Belgium, a European Country. 

 

Based on the end-user industry, the Calcium Carbonate market is segmented into sectors like Paper and Pulp, Paints & Coatings, Construction, Plastic, and Others. However, the Paper and Pulp Industry is the biggest end-user market of Calcium Carbonate. The paper pulp employs calcium carbonate as a filler, which is also used as a coating pigment. Its addition improves the paper's brightness and opacity. 

 

Significant companies for Global Calcium Carbonate market are Minerals Technologies Inc., United States Lime & Minerals, Inc., Omya, Imerys S.A., Saudi Carbonate Co. Ltd., Manaseer Group., OKUTAMA KOGYO CO.,LTD., Global Group of Companies (GGC), Arabian Calcium Carbonate Co., National Carbonate Companies, Emirates Calcium Carbonate factory, Golden Lime Public Company Limited, United Compounding Industrial Company, Ascom Carbonate and Chemical Manufacturing (ACCM), and Fujian Sanmu Nano calcium Carbonate Co., Ltd. 

 

Years considered for this report:

 

Historical Period: 2015- 2022

Base Year: 2022

Estimated Year: 2023

Forecast Period: 2024-2035

 

This report will be delivered on an online digital platform with one-year subscription and quarterly update.

 

The objective of the Study: 

 

•          To assess the demand-supply scenario of Calcium Carbonate, which covers the production, demand, and supply of Calcium Carbonate around the globe.

•          To analyze and forecast the market size of Calcium Carbonate. 

•          To classify and forecast the Global Calcium Carbonate market based on end-use and regional distribution.

•       To examine global competitive developments such as new capacity expansions, mergers & acquisitions, etc., for the Calcium Carbonate market.

 

To extract data for the Global Calcium Carbonate market, primary research surveys were conducted with Calcium Carbonate manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, wholesalers, and Traders. While interviewing, the respondents were also inquired about their competitors. Through this technique, ChemAnalyst could include manufacturers that could not be identified because of the limitations of secondary research. Moreover, ChemAnalyst analyzed various segments and projected a positive outlook for the Global Calcium Carbonate market over the coming years. 

 

ChemAnalyst calculated Calcium Carbonate demand around the globe by analyzing the historical data and demand forecast, which was carried out considering the production of raw materials to produce Calcium Carbonate. ChemAnalyst sourced these values from industry experts and company representatives and externally validated them by analyzing the historical sales data of respective manufacturers to arrive at the overall market size. Various secondary sources, such as company websites, association reports, annual reports, etc., were also studied by ChemAnalyst.

 

 

Key Target Audience:

 

• Calcium Carbonate manufacturers and other stakeholders

• Organizations, forums, and alliances related to Calcium Carbonate distribution

• Government bodies such as regulating authorities and policy makers

• Market research organizations and consulting companies

 

The study is useful in providing answers to several critical questions that are important for industry stakeholders such as Calcium Carbonate manufacturers, customers, and policy makers. The study would also help them to target the growing segments over the coming years, thereby aiding the stakeholders in taking investment decisions and facilitating their expansion.

 

Report Scope:

 

In this report, Global Calcium Carbonate market has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

 

 

Attribute

 

Contact us to discuss your requirements of Heavy Calcium Carbonate In bulk. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.

 

Details

 

Market size Volume in 2022

9 million tonnes

Market size Volume by 2035

16 million tonnes

Growth Rate

CAGR of 4.53% from 2023 to 2035

Base year for estimation

2023

Historic Data

2015 – 2022

Forecast period

2024 – 2035

Quantitative units

Demand in million tonnes and CAGR from 2023 to 2035

 

Report coverage

Industry Market Size, Capacity by Company, Capacity by Location, Operating Efficiency, Production by Company, Demand by End- Use, Demand by Region, Demand by Sales Channel, Demand-Supply Gap, Company Share, Manufacturing Process, Policy and Regulatory Landscape,

 

Segments covered

By End-Use: (

Paper

and Pulp, Paints & Coatings, Construction, Plastic, and Others)

By Sales Channel: (Direct Sale and Indirect Sale)

Regional scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South America.

Pricing and purchase options

Avail customized purchase options to meet your exact research needs. 

Explore purchase options

 

Available Customizations:

 

With the given market data, ChemAnalyst offers customizations according to a company’s specific needs.

 

The company is the world’s best attapulgite chemical formula supplier. We are your one-stop shop for all needs. Our staff are highly-specialized and will help you find the product you need.

In case you do not find what, you are looking for, please get in touch with our custom research team at sales@chemanalyst.com