Asia-Pacific: Calcium Carbonate Market 2024

Calcium Carbonate Market Size in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific calcium carbonate market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2012 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Calcium Carbonate Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, calcium carbonate production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Calcium Carbonate Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, overseas shipments of calcium carbonate decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the seventh consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, exports showed a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, calcium carbonate exports declined slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Malaysia (X tons) represented the main exporter of calcium carbonate, committing X% of total exports. China (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Thailand (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), India (X tons) and Japan (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest calcium carbonate supplying countries in Asia-Pacific were China ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, calcium carbonate export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Calcium Carbonate Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, imports of calcium carbonate in Asia-Pacific stood at X tons, growing by X% on the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, calcium carbonate imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

India dominates imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Indonesia (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports. China (X tons), Myanmar (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons), Cambodia (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to calcium carbonate imports into India stood at X%. At the same time, Myanmar (X%), Cambodia (X%), Malaysia (X%), China (X%), Bangladesh (X%), Indonesia (X%) and Thailand (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Myanmar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Philippines (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. India (X p.p.) and Myanmar (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Thailand, Bangladesh, Indonesia and the Philippines saw its share reduced by X%, X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported calcium carbonate in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Indonesia (X% per year) and Bangladesh (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while Cambodia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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