Calcium Carbonate Market Outlook:
Calcium Carbonate Market size was over USD 49.46 billion in 2025 and is poised to exceed USD 86.1 billion by 2035, witnessing over 5.7% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035. In the year 2026, the industry size of calcium carbonate is estimated at USD 52 billion.
The global market is rapidly expanding due to rising demand for calcium carbonate across several sectors, resulting in growing production globally. As per the Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) analysis, calcium carbonate was the world’s 2188th most traded product in 2022, with a total trade of USD 1.01 billion. The exports grew by 3.6% between 2021 and 2022. Here is a table representing the top exporters of calcium carbonate.
Top Exporters of Calcium Carbonate in 2022
Country |
Revenue |
Egypt |
USD 92.5 million |
Malaysia |
USD 91.5 million |
Belgium |
USD 90.3 million |
China |
USD 63.1 million |
France |
USD 57.9 million |
Source: OEC
Calcium carbonate is a key ingredient for modern construction, used in the mixing of mortar to hold roofs, concrete blocks, rubber, and bricks. Growing urbanization and infrastructural developments, especially in developing economies are expected to increase the demand for calcium carbonate. On average, the overall construction-related spending contributes to around 13% of global GDP and as per Research Nester analysis, the global construction market is expected to reach USD 20.2 trillion by the end of 2032.
