Global Ground Calcium Carbonate Market 2017-2021

Overview of the global ground calcium carbonate market

Market research analysts at Technavio predict that the global ground calcium carbonate market will grow steadily at a CAGR of around 7% by 2021. The increasing demand from packaging and tissue paper application is identified as one of the primary growth factors for this market. The demand for ground calcium carbonate in packaging and tissue paper application is rapidly gaining prominence. Ground calcium carbonate is used in this segment as it creates a porous base on the sheet of paper, due to its rhombohedral particle shape. Moreover, the ground calcium carbonate is hydrophobic and it releases water rapidly. Also, the tissue paper market is constantly growing with the rise in number of quick service restaurant (QSR), food and beverages (F&B) chains, and other associated outlets. These facilities prefer disposable napkins and paper towels since they do not require washing and eliminate the need for labor and are more hygienic when compared to their conventional cloth counterparts. This will in turn, propel the demand for ground calcium carbonate in the coming years.

The replacement of kaolin with calcium carbonate is one of the latest trends that will contribute to the growth of this market in the forthcoming years. Ground calcium carbonate is increasingly replacing kaolin in the manufacture of glossy paper in North America. It is also gaining wide importance in newsprint and ink jet paper in South Korea and Japan. The properties of ground calcium carbonate can be improved to meet the requirements of various end users. It is the most economical mineral used to manufacture superior quality paper and paperboard by replacing wood pulp, costlier additives, and other minerals such as kaolin. This in turn, will result in an increased demand for ground calcium carbonate to replace kaolin in paper manufacturing.

Competitive landscape and key vendors  

The ground calcium carbonate market consists of many global players and regional and local players. The vendors in the market have a wides geographical presence and large production facilities across the world. The key vendors compete based on innovations, price, quality of the product, and technological advancements and are also concentrating on capacity expansions to serve strategic regions such as APAC and the US.

The leading vendors in the market are -

• Imerys
• J.M.Huber Corporation
• Minerals Technolgies
• Mississippi Lime Company
• Omya

The other prominent vendors in the market are CARMEUSE, GLC Minerals, Lhoist, and MARUO CALCIUM.

Segmentation by application and analysis of the ground calcium carbonate market

• Paper
• Plastics
• Paints
• Adhesives and sealants

During 2016, the paper segment accounted for the major shares of the ground calcium carbonate market. However, the plastics segment will lead the market by the end of the forecast period due to the increased usage of ground calcium carbonate across all plastic product types including flexible PVC, rigid PVC, and unsaturated polyesters. In addition, the use of ground calcium carbonate in the plastic fillers market and the increasing demand for plastic fillers in automobile, packaging, and building and construction will also drive the growth of the segment in this global market.

Geographical segmentation and analysis of the ground calcium carbonate market

• Americas
• APAC
• Europe
• MEA

This market study estimates that in terms of geographic regions, APAC will be the major revenue contributor to the ground calcium carbonate market throughout the forecast period. The region is witnessing an increased demand for ground calcium carbonate from the fillers market due to innovations in terms of product and quality development. The market in this region is also driven by the growth of the paints and coatings, industrial, and packaging industries.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
• What are the key factors driving the global ground calcium carbonate market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global ground calcium carbonate market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global ground calcium carbonate market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global ground calcium carbonate market?
• Trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, Europe, and MEA.
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global ground calcium carbonate market?

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