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Precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) is a man-made form of calcium carbonate produced through chemical methods. It is widely utilized across various industries, in the paper sector to enhance brightness and reduce the amount of pulp needed, in plastics to increase stiffness and improve finish, and in paints to boost opacity and durability, which helps in making products more cost-efficient.
The primary grades of precipitated calcium carbonate include food, pharmaceutical, reagent, and cosmetic grades. Food-grade PCC is a regulated additive used to improve texture, serve as a dietary supplement, or provide whitening in processed foods and beverages. This grade is distributed through several channels, including direct sales, distributors, online retailers, and specialty stores. It finds applications in various products such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes, rubber, sealants and adhesives, paper, paints and coatings, printing inks, pharmaceuticals, foods, cosmetics, and more.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs have affected the precipitated calcium carbonate market by increasing costs of imported processing equipment and specialty chemicals. These impacts are most visible in paper, plastics, and coatings industries across Asia Pacific and Europe. Higher tariffs have influenced production economics for manufacturers. However, tariffs have encouraged domestic PCC capacity expansion. This has improved supply stability and regional competitiveness.
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The precipitated calcium carbonate market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.24 billion in 2025 to $2.39 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to paper industry expansion, plastic filler demand, cost reduction needs, coating opacity requirements, calcium carbonate processing advancements.
The precipitated calcium carbonate market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.1 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainable packaging growth, lightweight plastic demand, pharma excipient usage, construction coatings demand, specialty PCC grades. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use in paper brightening, rising adoption in plastic compounding, growth in pharmaceutical fillers, expansion in paint and coating applications, demand for fine particle pcc grades.
The expanding personal care and cosmetics industry is expected to drive the growth of the precipitated calcium carbonate market in the coming years. The personal care and cosmetics industry includes a wide range of products and services aimed at enhancing or maintaining personal appearance, hygiene, and overall well-being. Growth in this industry is supported by factors such as increased beauty awareness, rising health and wellness trends, stronger emphasis on diversity and inclusivity, and the rapid expansion of e-commerce channels. Precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) is widely used in personal care formulations to stabilize emulsions and suspensions, helping maintain uniform texture and extend product shelf life. Its non-toxic and hypoallergenic properties, along with its cost-effectiveness, align with growing demand for natural ingredients while enabling manufacturers to remain price competitive. For example, in 2024, according to Cosmetics Europe, a Belgium-based trade association for the cosmetics and personal care industry, retail sales of cosmetics and personal care products across Europe reached US$112 billion (€104 billion), with Germany alone accounting for US$19.6 billion (€16.9 billion). In addition, total European exports of cosmetic products amounted to US$34.1 billion (€29.4 billion). Consequently, the growth of the personal care and cosmetics industry is contributing to the expansion of the precipitated calcium carbonate market.
Companies operating in the precipitated calcium carbonate market are increasingly focusing on expanding manufacturing capacity to meet rising demand across end-use industries. Investments in new production facilities enable manufacturers to increase output, address growing market needs, and strengthen their competitive positioning. For instance, in April 2023, Omya International AG, a Switzerland-based minerals and specialty materials company, announced new investments in the Asia-Pacific region to support the paper and board industry. As part of this initiative, the company planned to establish seven calcium carbonate manufacturing plants in China and Indonesia, including facilities for both ground and precipitated calcium carbonate. These plants are expected to provide a combined production capacity of approximately 1 million dry metric tons per year and were scheduled to become operational between 2023 and 2024.
In July 2024, Flacks Group, a Netherlands-based investment and diversified mining company, acquired Artemyn for approximately US$400 million. Through this acquisition, Flacks Group sought to expand its presence in the mining sector and diversify its portfolio by adding an established industrial minerals operator. Artemyn is a France-based industrial minerals company specializing in the production and supply of calcium carbonate, including precipitated calcium carbonate, as well as other mineral-based solutions for paper, board, coatings, and related industries.
Major companies operating in the precipitated calcium carbonate market are Omya AG, Solvay S.A., Imerys S.A., Minerals Technologies Inc., Huber Engineered Materials, Mississippi Lime Company, Maruo Calcium Co. Ltd., Shiraishi Calcium Kaisha Ltd., Takehara Chemical Industrial Co. Ltd., Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd., FIMATEC Ltd., Lhoist Group, Carmeuse Holdings Inc., Graymont Limited, SCHAEFER KALK GmbH & Co. KG, Calcinor S.A., Cales de Llierca S.A., Astra Mining Private Limited, Kunal Calcium Limited, Gulshan Polyols Ltd., Nordkalk Corporation, Longcliffe Quarries Ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the precipitated calcium carbonate market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the precipitated calcium carbonate market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the precipitated calcium carbonate market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The precipitated calcium carbonate market consists of sales of aragonitic, calcitic, spherical PCC, scalenohedral PCC. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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