Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Market by Grade (Industrial Grade, Pharmaceutical Grade), End User (Agriculture, Automotive, Building & Construction) - Global Forecast 2024-2030

Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Market by Grade (Industrial Grade, Pharmaceutical Grade), End User (Agriculture, Automotive, Building & Construction) - Global Forecast 2024-2030


The Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Market size was estimated at USD 7.66 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 8.26 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 8.00% to reach USD 13.14 billion by 2030.

Precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) is a synthetic calcium carbonate material derived from the chemical reaction of calcium hydroxide with carbon dioxide. PCC possesses unique properties such as controlled particle size, high brightness, and purity, which make it a valuable commodity in various industries. Precipitated calcium carbonate encompasses various applications across sectors such as paper manufacturing, construction, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, adhesives & sealants, rubber & plastic processing, agriculture, and water treatment. A surge in paper production worldwide is increasing the need for PCC as a filler and coating pigment to improve brightness and opacity. Furthermore, the growing construction industry is creating a demand for PCC as an essential ingredient in cement manufacturing and an additive for enhancing durability in paints & coatings. Fluctuations in raw material prices associated with precipitated calcium carbonate hamper the market growth. Strategic investments in emerging technologies to develop environmentally friendly manufacturing processes and explore new application areas, including biodegradable plastics, advanced agricultural solutions, and novel drug delivery systems, are expected to create opportunities for market growth.

Regional Insights

The presence of native manufacturers and their continuous investments in the manufacturing PCC is expected to benefit market growth in the Americas. Additionally, the availability of stringent regulatory standards for the usage of PCC is providing opportunities for the market vendors to develop PCC. In the United States, environmental regulations such as the Clean Air Act and the Toxic Substances Control Act govern the production and use of PCC. PCC manufacturers are focusing on developing eco-friendly products to meet these stringent regulations. The continuous increase in construction activities in the Asia-Pacific region elevates the demand for precipitated calcium carbonate. The increase in pharmaceutical and personal care products is expanding the usage of precipitated calcium carbonate in EMEA. Several European countries, including Sweden, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Austria, are commercializing specialty pulp and paper chemicals, surging the market potential in the coming years.

Market Insights
  • Market Dynamics

    The market dynamics represent an ever-changing landscape of the Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Market by providing actionable insights into factors, including supply and demand levels. Accounting for these factors helps design strategies, make investments, and formulate developments to capitalize on future opportunities. In addition, these factors assist in avoiding potential pitfalls related to political, geographical, technical, social, and economic conditions, highlighting consumer behaviors and influencing manufacturing costs and purchasing decisions.
    • Market Drivers
      • Growing investments in the building & construction sector with infrastructure development
      • Expanding application of precipitated calcium carbonate in the paper and packaging industry
      • Rising demand for precipitated calcium carbonate in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry
      • Market Restraints
        • Fluctuations in availability and price of raw materials
        • Market Opportunities
          • Ongoing technological advancements to launch improved precipitated calcium carbonate
          • Increasing focus on sustainable solutions and eco-friendly products globally
          • Market Challenges
            • Availability of substitutes to precipitated calcium carbonate
            • Market Segmentation Analysis
              • Grade: Increasing demand for industrial grade PCC with expanding production capabilities of end-user sectors
              • End-User: Potential use of PCC in the agriculture sector to improve crop yields
              • Market Disruption Analysis
              • Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
              • Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
              • Pricing Analysis
              • Technology Analysis
              • Patent Analysis
              • Trade Analysis
              • Regulatory Framework Analysis
              FPNV Positioning Matrix

              The FPNV positioning matrix is essential in evaluating the market positioning of the vendors in the Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Market. This matrix offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining critical metrics related to business strategy and product satisfaction. This in-depth assessment empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success, namely Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).

              Market Share Analysis

              The market share analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth assessment of the current state of vendors in the Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions, companies are offered a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. These contributions include overall revenue, customer base, and other vital metrics. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With these illustrative details, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.

              Recent Developments
              • APPCB approves usage of PCC for efficient carbon capture

                The Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board has approved the inclusion of Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) to reduce carbon emissions. This amendment, known as the CTO and HWA Amendment, aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 54 tons per day (TPD) or 1900 TPA. Additionally, using PCC in the paper production process leads to lower production costs and improved opacity, bulk, and brightness.

                Minerals Technologies Signs Newyield Technology Upgrade Agreement In Brazil

                Minerals Technologies Inc.(MTI) partnered with a global paper company to enhance one of their existing precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) plants in Brazil. This agreement marks the first deployment of MTI's NewYield LO PCC technology in Brazil, highlighting the company's advanced paper and packaging technology portfolio.

                Omya announces new investments for the paper and board industry in the Asia-Pacific

                Omya AG made significant investments in the establishment of 7 on-site plants for both ground and precipitated calcium carbonate. These plants are strategically located in China and Indonesia, ensuring optimal production and distribution capabilities. In China, there are three ground calcium carbonate (GCC) plants located in Guangxi, Guangdong, and Shandong, along with two precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) plants in Shandong. Additionally, there is 1 PCC plant in Fujian and 1 GCC plant in Sumatra.
              Strategy Analysis & Recommendation

              The strategic analysis is essential for organizations seeking a solid foothold in the global marketplace. Companies are better positioned to make informed decisions that align with their long-term aspirations by thoroughly evaluating their current standing in the Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Market. This critical assessment involves a thorough analysis of the organization’s resources, capabilities, and overall performance to identify its core strengths and areas for improvement.

              Key Company Profiles

              The report delves into recent significant developments in the Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include AMGEEN MINERALS, Braj Chemical & Minerals, Calcinor Servicios S.A., Carmeuse Coordination Center SA, Changzhou Calcium carbonate Co., Ltd., Chemical & Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd., Chu Shin Chemical Co., Ltd., EZ Chemical Co., Ltd., Fujian Sanmu Nano Calcium Carbonate Co., Ltd., Gangotri Inorganic Private Limited, GCCP Resources Limited, GMCI Private Limited, Gulshan Polyols Limited, Hebei Lixin Chemistry Co., Ltd., Imerys S.A., Kunal Calcium Limited, Lhoist Group, Lime Chemicals Limited, Maruo Calcium Co., Ltd., Minerals Technologies Inc., Mississippi Lime Company, Mumal Microns Pvt. Ltd., NanoMaterials Technology Pte Ltd., Nanoshel LLC, Nordkalk Corporation by SigmaRoc PLC, Omya AG, SCHAEFER KALK GmbH & Co. KG, SCR-Sibelco NV, Solvay SA, Yamuna Calcium Pvt Ltd., and Yuncheng Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd..

              Market Segmentation & Coverage

              This research report categorizes the Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:
              • Grade
                • Industrial Grade
                • Pharmaceutical Grade
                • End User
                  • Agriculture
                  • Automotive
                  • Building & Construction
                  • Pharmaceutical
                  • Pulp & Paper
                  • Region
                    • Americas
                      • Argentina
                      • Brazil
                      • Canada
                      • Mexico
                      • United States
                        • Alaska
                        • Arizona
                        • California
                        • Georgia
                        • Michigan
                        • Missouri
                        • Montana
                        • Nevada
                        • North Dakota
                        • Texas
                        • West Virginia
                        • Wyoming
                        • Asia-Pacific
                          • Australia
                          • China
                          • India
                          • Indonesia
                          • Japan
                          • Malaysia
                          • Philippines
                          • Singapore
                          • South Korea
                          • Taiwan
                          • Thailand
                          • Vietnam
                          • Europe, Middle East & Africa
                            • Denmark
                            • Egypt
                            • Finland
                            • France
                            • Germany
                            • Israel
                            • Italy
                            • Netherlands
                            • Nigeria
                            • Norway
                            • Poland
                            • Qatar
                            • Russia
                            • Saudi Arabia
                            • South Africa
                            • Spain
                            • Sweden
                            • Switzerland
                            • United Arab Emirates
                            • United Kingdom


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1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Overview
5. Market Insights
5.1. Market Dynamics
5.1.1. Drivers
5.1.1.1. Growing investments in the building & construction sector with infrastructure development
5.1.1.2. Expanding application of precipitated calcium carbonate in the paper and packaging industry
5.1.1.3. Rising demand for precipitated calcium carbonate in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry
5.1.2. Restraints
5.1.2.1. Fluctuations in availability and price of raw materials
5.1.3. Opportunities
5.1.3.1. Ongoing technological advancements to launch improved precipitated calcium carbonate
5.1.3.2. Increasing focus on sustainable solutions and eco-friendly products globally
5.1.4. Challenges
5.1.4.1. Availability of substitutes to precipitated calcium carbonate
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
5.2.1. Grade: Increasing demand for industrial grade PCC with expanding production capabilities of end-user sectors
5.2.2. End-User: Potential use of PCC in the agriculture sector to improve crop yields
5.3. Market Trend Analysis
5.3.1. Increasing lime production as raw material and demand for PCC from robust construction and pharmaceutical sector in the Americas
5.3.2. Expanding production capabilities of precipitated calcium carbonate coupled with high availability of raw material and robust foothold of major manufacturers in the APAC region
5.3.3. Strong presence of well-established players and investments in expanding production capacities of precipitated calcium carbonate in EMEA backed by the availability of abundant raw materials
5.4. Cumulative Impact of High Inflation
5.5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.5.1. Threat of New Entrants
5.5.2. Threat of Substitutes
5.5.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
5.5.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.5.5. Industry Rivalry
5.6. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
5.7. Regulatory Framework Analysis
5.8. Client Customization
5.8.1. European Union: Market Sizing & forecast (USD Million, MILLION TON) and Pricing Analysis
5.8.2. Utilization of Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Across Various Sectors in the European Union
6. Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Market, by Grade
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Industrial Grade
6.3. Pharmaceutical Grade
7. Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Market, by End User
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Agriculture
7.3. Automotive
7.4. Building & Construction
7.5. Pharmaceutical
7.6. Pulp & Paper
8. Americas Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Market
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Argentina
8.3. Brazil
8.4. Canada
8.5. Mexico
8.6. United States
9. Asia-Pacific Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Market
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Australia
9.3. China
9.4. India
9.5. Indonesia
9.6. Japan
9.7. Malaysia
9.8. Philippines
9.9. Singapore
9.10. South Korea
9.11. Taiwan
9.12. Thailand
9.13. Vietnam
10. Europe, Middle East & Africa Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Market
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Denmark
10.3. Egypt
10.4. Finland
10.5. France
10.6. Germany
10.7. Israel
10.8. Italy
10.9. Netherlands
10.10. Nigeria
10.11. Norway
10.12. Poland
10.13. Qatar
10.14. Russia
10.15. Saudi Arabia
10.16. South Africa
10.17. Spain
10.18. Sweden
10.19. Switzerland
10.20. United Arab Emirates
10.21. United Kingdom
11. Competitive Landscape
11.1. Market Share Analysis, 2023
11.2. FPNV Positioning Matrix, 2023
11.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis
11.3.1. APPCB approves usage of PCC for efficient carbon capture
11.3.2. Minerals Technologies Signs Newyield Technology Upgrade Agreement In Brazil
11.3.3. Omya announces new investments for the paper and board industry in the Asia-Pacific
11.3.4. New process for sustainable processing of anorthosite has been developed and validated at TRL4 by IFE
11.3.5. Minerals Technologies Further Expands In China And India Paper Markets
11.3.6. CarbonFree and bp collaborate to help bring carbon capture & utilization technology to industrial sites around the world
11.3.7. Imerys enters into exclusive negotiations for the sale of its assets serving the paper markets
11.3.8. National Institute of Technology Karnataka engineering professor makes cement mortar self-healing brick, gets patent
11.3.9. Omya and Asia Symbol to increase investment in GCC and PCC production in Jiangmen
12. Competitive Portfolio
12.1. Key Company Profiles
12.2. Key Product Portfolio

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