Global Calcium Carbonate Market 2024

Calcium Carbonate Market Size

The global calcium carbonate market was estimated at $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated noticeable 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, consumption increased by X% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the global market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Calcium Carbonate Production

In value terms, calcium carbonate production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a tangible 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Global production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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Calcium Carbonate Exports

Exports

In 2022, global calcium carbonate exports fell to X tons, dropping by X% compared with 2021. In general, exports showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, calcium carbonate exports expanded to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The global exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons), distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) represented the major exporters of calcium carbonate, together generating X% of total exports. The following exporters - China (X tons), Spain (X tons), Jordan (X tons), Greece (X tons), France (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Egypt ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of global exports. China, Jordan, Malaysia, Turkey, the Netherlands, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Greece and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Saudi Arabia, 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 global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average calcium carbonate export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated tangible 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 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 France ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Calcium Carbonate Imports

Imports

In 2022, global imports of calcium carbonate dropped to X tons, with a decrease of X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, global imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, calcium carbonate imports expanded to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) were the major importers of calcium carbonate, together comprising X% of total imports. Russia (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Spain (X tons), South Africa (X tons), France (X tons) and the United States (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kuwait (X%), Spain (X%), South Africa (X%), Germany (X%), Belgium (X%), Indonesia (X%) and the United States (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kuwait emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Russia (X%), France (X%) and the Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. India (X p.p.), Kuwait (X p.p.), Germany (X p.p.) and Belgium (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while France and the Netherlands saw its share reduced by 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 ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of global imports. The Netherlands, Indonesia, the United States, Kuwait, France, Russia, South Africa and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average calcium carbonate import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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