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Carbonate Market

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Carbonate - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1Democratic Republic of the Congo
2China
3India
4United States
5Russia

In value terms, the largest carbonate markets worldwide were Democratic Republic of the Congo, China and India, together comprising 41% of the global market. These countries were followed by the United States, Russia, South Korea, Brazil, Mexico, Pakistan, Japan, France, Germany and Iran, which together accounted for a further 22%.

Among the main consuming countries, Iran recorded the highest growth rate of market size, over the period under review, while carbonate market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carbonate Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Egypt1171041242.9%
Turkey196206165-8.2%
Bulgaria225227192-7.6%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1952002144.8%
Russia247274220-5.6%
United States2292372300.2%
Belgium355393238-18.1%
Spain2522542571.0%
Netherlands14918429741.2%
China384337321-8.6%
France377342321-7.7%
Germany4704785053.7%
Average324310294-4.8%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($505 per ton), while Egypt ($124 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
South Korea831912694-8.6%
Belgium457287341-13.6%
Mexico2902923093.2%
Germany317320305-1.9%
Italy2882672900.3%
Spain286269269-3.0%
Malaysia262247252-1.9%
Indonesia276274247-5.4%
Netherlands317343245-12.1%
Thailand250264242-1.6%
Brazil2132182385.7%
India2102042335.3%
Saudi Arabia213216197-3.8%
Average328319319-1.4%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was South Korea ($694 per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($197 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carbonate - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
South Korea0.70.70.5-11.8%
Mexico0.40.40.4-1.4%
Germany0.30.30.32.6%
Brazil0.30.30.31.6%
India0.40.40.3-14.2%

In value terms, South Korea ($532M), Mexico ($362M) and Germany ($329M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, together accounting for 16% of global imports. Brazil, India, Indonesia, the Netherlands, Belgium, Thailand, Italy, Spain, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

The Netherlands saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carbonate - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
United States1.71.71.3-10.0%
China0.90.90.9-4.3%
Turkey0.80.90.83.9%
Germany0.60.60.5-5.1%
Belgium0.20.20.37.2%

In value terms, the largest carbonate supplying countries worldwide were the United States ($1.3B), China ($867M) and Turkey ($809M), together comprising 43% of global exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Belgium, Russia, Bulgaria, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Egypt, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carbonate - Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for carbonate worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Carbonate - Top Companies

WESFARMERS CHEMICALS, ENERGY & FERTILISERS LIMITED, UCONE PTY LTD, PETROCHEM (BANGLADESH) LIMITED, Nutrien Ltd, Agrium Inc, Solvay SA, Yara International ASA, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Yunnan Yuntianhua Co.,Ltd., Hanwha Chemical Corporation, Hubei Biocause Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., E A JUFFALI & BROTHERS CO.,LTD, Parkland Fuel Corporation, Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co., Ltd., Olin Corporation, Celanese Corporation, TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS FRANCE, North Huajin Chemicals Industries Group Co., Ltd., Rohm and Haas Company, VERSALIS SPA

Carbonate - Product Coverage

  • HS 283620 - Carbonates; disodium carbonate
  • HS 283630 - Carbonates; sodium hydrogencarbonate (sodium bicarbonate)
  • HS 283640 - Carbonates; potassium carbonate
  • HS 283650 - Carbonates; calcium carbonate
  • HS 283660 - Carbonates; barium carbonate
  • HS 283691 - Carbonates; lithium carbonate
  • HS 283692 - Carbonates; strontium carbonate
  • HS 283699 - Carbonates; n.e.s. in heading no. 2836 and other than lithium or strontium
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World - Carbonates and Peroxocarbonates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jul 29, 2022
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global carbonate market.

Central Asia - Carbonates and Peroxocarbonates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jul 29, 2022
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the carbonate market in Central Asia.

Latin America and the Caribbean - Carbonates and Peroxocarbonates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jul 29, 2022
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the carbonate market in Latin America and the Caribbean.

South-Eastern Asia - Carbonates and Peroxocarbonates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jul 29, 2022
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the carbonate market in South-Eastern Asia.

Middle East - Carbonates and Peroxocarbonates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jul 29, 2022
183

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the carbonate market in the Middle East.

Eastern Asia - Carbonates and Peroxocarbonates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jul 29, 2022
180

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the carbonate market in Eastern Asia.

Australia and Oceania - Carbonates and Peroxocarbonates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jul 29, 2022
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the carbonate market in Australia and Oceania.

Northern America - Carbonates and Peroxocarbonates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jul 29, 2022
179

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the carbonate market in Northern America.

Africa - Carbonates and Peroxocarbonates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jul 29, 2022
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the carbonate market in Africa.

Southern Asia - Carbonates and Peroxocarbonates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jul 29, 2022
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the carbonate market in Southern Asia.

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Geography
EU Sodium Carbonate Imports Surpass Record $870M
Jun 7, 2022
122
In 2021, sodium carbonate imports in the EU peaked at 3.9M tons, which was equivalent to $871M in value terms. Purchases of Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Germany constituted 54% of that volume. 
China Is Unlikely to Tap into Afghanistan’s Resources to Strengthen Its Position in the Global Lithium Market
Aug 30, 2021
462
Although China is the second-largest importer of lithium carbonate in the world, it dominates globally in exports for lithium oxide and lithium hydroxide.With moderate lithium deposits, the country will need to find ways to expand its resource reserves to support the rapid development of its electric car and electronics industries. It is widely viewed that China will construct lithium mining facilities in Afghanistan, but this is very unlikely in the near future due to the difficult military and political situation there.
Alternative Energy Demand Drives Global Potassium Hydroxide Market
Jun 4, 2021
260
The potassium hydroxide market, buoyed by steady demand from soap and detergent, fertilizer, and potassium carbonate manufacturers, emerged from the pandemic without any significant losses. The market is set to expand further, as a result of increasing demand from hygiene product industry, electronic chemistry and alternative fuel manufacture.
Lithium Market Recovers on the Wave of Expanding Electric Vehicle Industry
May 14, 2021
231
The pandemic hit battery manufacturing, which is the main lithium-consuming industry hard. Lithium supplies on the global market exceeded demand, resulting in a fall in lithium prices. In the second half of 2020, lithium demand started to recover, buoyed by strong battery sales. Strategic partnerships shaped during the Covid crisis enabled lithium manufacturers to secure stable product supply chains. 
Cut in Production Royalty Rate to Support American Soda Ash Producers
Apr 13, 2021
340
The fall in the production and consumption of soda ash (sodium carbonate) on the American market was precipitated by the declining demand in the consumer industries and exacerbated by the Covid crisis. The cut introduced in 2021 in terms of royalty rates for soda ash production to enable producers to reestablish competitive prices and regain their positions on the export markets. 
Calcium Carbonate Production in Germany Totaled 155K Mt in 2018
Mar 4, 2020
379
Over the last decade, calcium carbonate production continues to indicate a steady decline.
Which Country Imports the Most Magnesite in the World?
May 28, 2018
1831
In 2016, the amount of magnesite imported worldwide stood at X tons, waning by -X% against the previous year level. Overall, magnesite imports continue to indicate a measured slump. The pace of...
Which Country Imports the Most Carbonates and Peroxocarbonates in the World?
May 28, 2018
1033
Global carbonate imports totaled X tons in 2016, lowering by -X% against the previous year level. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2016- however,...
Which Country Imports the Most Barytes in the World?
May 28, 2018
915
In 2016, approx. X tons of baryte were imported worldwide- lowering by -X% against the previous year figure. In general, baryte imports continue to indicate a moderate reduction. The most prom...
Which Country Exports the Most Magnesite in the World?
May 28, 2018
832
In 2016, the amount of magnesite imported worldwide stood at X tons, waning by -X% against the previous year level. Overall, magnesite imports continue to indicate a measured slump. The pace of...