Calcium Carbonate Market Growth Drivers and Challenges:
Growth Drivers
- Rapid advancements paints and coatings sector: The paints and coatings industry is rapidly expanding due to rising building and construction projects and rising vehicle production globally, driving the demand for advanced coatings and paints for aesthetics and protection. Calcium carbonate is widely used in paints and coatings as it improves opacity, weather resistance, and sheen. Several companies are investing in advanced eco-friendly coatings with low VOC. For instance, in September 2023, Eco-shell announced its plan to elevate calcium carbonate to eco-friendly heights which can be used in the paints and coatings applications.
- Rising applications of calcium carbonate in the agriculture industry: Calcium carbonate is widely used in the agricultural sector as it improves soil health by reducing soil acidity and maintaining pH levels. The growing adoption of organic farming, rising need for efficient solutions to increase agricultural production, and increasing awareness of the benefits of calcium carbonate among farmers are expected to fuel market growth going ahead.
Challenges
- Rising challenges associated with logistics and supply chain: The bulky nature of calcium carbonate often leads to higher transportation and storage costs. This can be an issue while targeting remote agricultural or industrial regions. In addition, farmers and industries in many developing countries might have limited knowledge about the benefits of calcium carbonate, resulting in slow adoption rates. This in turn might affect global market growth.
- Declining paper industry due to digitalization: Due to the widespread use of calcium carbonate as a filler in writing and printing paper, newspaper paper, and paper packaging applications, the sector is facing a challenge from the expanding digitalization. The growth of digitization and electronic publishing has had a significant negative impact on the paper sector. The transition to paperless communication and digital media in the majority of industrialized economies over the past five years has resulted in a decline in the global paper sector, affecting the growth of the calcium carbonate market.
Calcium Carbonate Market Size and Forecast:
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Base Year |
2025 |
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Forecast Period |
2026-2035 |
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CAGR |
5.7% |
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Base Year Market Size (2025) |
USD 49.46 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2035) |
USD 86.1 billion |
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Regional Scope |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
In the year 2026, the industry size of calcium carbonate is estimated at USD 52 billion.
The global calcium carbonate market size was more than USD 49.46 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to witness a CAGR of over 5.7%, crossing USD 86.1 billion revenue by 2035.
The Asia Pacific calcium carbonate market is projected to capture a 30% share by 2035, fueled by rising urbanization and infrastructure developments.
Key players in the market include Imerys, Omya AG, Minerals Technologies Inc., Huber Engineered Materials, Mississippi Lime Company, Carmeuse, SIBELCO, Provencare SA, ACCM, Gulshan Polyols Ltd, Shiraishi Group, MARUO CALCIUM CO., LTD., Takehara Kagaku Kogyo Co., Ltd., HAYASHI-KASEI, NITTO FUNKA KOGYO K.K.
