PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1729324
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1729324
The Japan calcium chloride market size reached 927,000 Tons in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 1,387,000 Tons by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6% during 2025-2033.
Calcium chloride (CaCl2) is an ionic salt made of calcium and chlorine. These natural minerals are combined to form an industrial compound, which is highly soluble in water and solid at room temperature. It can also be naturally derived from brine wells or seawater during favorable climatic conditions. In addition to this, calcium chloride is hygroscopic in nature, on account of which, it is stored in airtight containers as a drying agent. It also finds extensive applications in the medicine, transportation, food preservation, and paint industries.
The Japan calcium chloride market is majorly being driven by the increasing product utilization in the construction sector as a concrete accelerator, which speeds up the hydration process and provides high initial concrete strength. This is further supported by increasing construction activities and rising expenditure on infrastructural development across the country. Moreover, on account of the deliquescent nature of calcium chloride, it is being extensively employed in the mining sector as a maintenance material for haul road constructions. Apart from this, the rising working population and their hectic work schedules have escalated the demand for ready-to-eat (RTE) food products, wherein calcium chloride is used as a flavor enhancer, preservative, and firming agent. This is acting as another growth-inducing factor. Furthermore, the increasing number of unexplored oil and gas reservoirs has accelerated the usage of calcium chloride as an essential raw material for drilling fluids, which is creating a positive outlook for the market.
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.