Comprehensive Snapshot for U.S. Calcium Carbonate Market Including Zone and Segment Analysis in Brief.
Industry: Chemicals and Materials
Published Date: May-2025
Format: PPT*, PDF, EXCEL
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Number of Pages: 198
Report ID: PMRREP35271
The U.S. calcium carbonate market size is predicted to reach US$ 13,141.1 Mn in 2032 from US$ 9,277.1 Mn in 2025. It will likely witness a CAGR of around 5.1% by 2032 . The high paper demand in the U.S., specifically for hygiene-related products is assessed to create lucrative opportunities in calcium carbonate. Also, the surge in chemical compound for producing calcium citrate or citric acid which is used as a key food additive, an acidifier, or a preservative will likely propel demand.
Key Industry Highlights
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U.S. Calcium Carbonate Market Size (2025E) |
US$ 9,277.1 Mn |
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Market Value Forecast (2032F) |
US$ 13,141.1 Mn |
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Projected Growth (CAGR 2025 to 2032) |
5.1% |
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Historical Market Growth (CAGR 2019 to 2024) |
4.4% |
The U.S. calcium carbonate market growth is anticipated to be propelled by the recovery of the construction and infrastructure sectors following federal stimulus programs. After being signed into law in late 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provided more than US$ 1.2 Tn for the improvement of public transit systems, airports, bridges, and roads. Calcium carbonate, mainly in the form of Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) and Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC) is expected to be increasingly used in construction materials such as asphalt, concrete, and cement. This is due to its ability to enhance durability and strength. The Portland Cement Association for example, highlighted a 4.8% year-on-year surge in cement consumption across the U.S., as of early 2025. This is speculated to directly influence the demand for calcium carbonate as a significant input material.
Increasing volatility in mining activities across the U.S. is predicted to hamper the steady supply of calcium carbonate to a certain extent. Local community opposition to quarry expansions, labor shortages, high energy costs, and stringent environmental norms have made mining activities unpredictable over the past two years. Mississippi Lime Company, for instance, reported temporary closures at its Ste. Genevieve plant in 2024 owing to workforce issues and energy supply disruptions.
The company’s decision negatively affected the availability of high-purity limestone, which is mainly used for the production of precipitated and ground calcium carbonate. Similarly, Imerys faced a 2.3% year-on-year surge in production costs in 2024 due to regulatory compliance measures and energy inflation. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) stated that between mid-2023 and early 2025, domestic costs of calcium carbonate increased by approximately 5%. These high costs are compelling various industries to choose affordable alternative imports or partially substitute calcium carbonate with alternative fillers, including engineered materials.
Nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries are poised to create new opportunities for calcium carbonate manufacturers. Calcium carbonate will likely be utilized as a dietary calcium supplement, excipient, and antacid in tablet formulations. The Council for Responsible Nutrition’s 2024 Consumer Survey found that around 74% of adults in the U.S. reported taking dietary supplements daily, with calcium being one of the most consumed minerals. High awareness of preventive bone health strategies and an increase in osteoporosis cases in the country contributes to this growth.
In 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) implemented stringent guidelines aimed at controlling heavy metal contamination in mineral supplements. The new guidelines were part of the FDA’s Closer to Zero action plan. This gradually augments demand for pharmaceutical-grade, ultra-pure calcium carbonate in the country. Companies, including Minerals Technologies Inc., extended their production capacities for high-purity, pharma-grade, and food-grade calcium carbonate products. Similar, other initiatives by leading companies are speculated to create new avenues.
Based on type, the market is bifurcated into ground calcium carbonate and precipitated calcium carbonate. Among these, Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) will likely dominate by holding a share of nearly 52.6% in 2025. Due to its various forms, PCC is often used as a functional additive in sealants and adhesives, paper, inks, pharmaceuticals, rubber, plastics, and nutritional supplements. In addition, it is extensively used as a commercial and functional filler in a wide range of industries, including cosmetics and food, apart from paper making, thereby spurring demand.
Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC), on the other hand, will likely exhibit a decent CAGR through 2032 due to its high cost-effectiveness. It helps reduce raw material costs and improve mechanical strength in the plastic industry. Plastic manufacturers are projected to increasingly utilize GCC as they look to offset high costs of polymers such as polypropylene and polyethylene. GCC is further being preferred in various industries as it has a lower embodied energy as compared to synthetic alternatives.
By industry, the market is segregated into paper, plastic, adhesive and sealant, and paints and coatings. Out of these, paints and coatings are poised to generate around 35.4% of the U.S. calcium carbonate market share in 2025, reveals Persistence Market Research survey. Calcium carbonate provides various features, including low electrolyte content, high brightness, improved anti-corrosion properties, pH stabilizing effect, and weather resistance. Hence, paints and coatings manufacturers tend to extensively use this chemical compound as the main extender.
In the paper industry, calcium carbonate is expected to showcase a steady demand through 2032. It is backed by the rising shift of manufacturers from acid-based to neutral or alkaline papermaking processes. This shift has recently gained traction as alkaline papermaking enables the utilization of calcium carbonate over less durable and more expensive alternatives such as kaolin. Alkaline papers reduce equipment corrosion during production and have a high resistance to yellowing and superior archival qualities. It is predicted to result in long-term cost savings for paper companies in the U.S.
The booming construction and infrastructure sectors in the West, specifically in states such as Washington, Nevada, and California, is anticipated to propel the market. Local companies, including LafargeHolcim and Cemex, have already broadened their calcium carbonate use to enhance the durability and strength of concrete. They aim to address the increasing demand for high-performance building materials.
Manufacturing companies in California are constantly integrating calcium carbonate into biodegradable plastics and sustainable packaging. WestRock and Amcor, for example, declared their plans in 2024 to extend their manufacturing of sustainable packaging materials. They also announced that calcium carbonate is predicted to be an important filler material for the improvement of the mechanical properties of biodegradable plastics. Hence, commitment to sustainability and well-developed infrastructure are expected to create new opportunities in the West.
Southeast U.S. is projected to account for a share of approximately 28.2% in 2025. The zone is considered a leading hub for the pulp and paper industry, where the chemical compound plays an important role as a filler. Georgia-Pacific, one of the renowned paper manufacturers in the Southeast, declared a US$ 100 Mn investment in 2024 to modernize its paper mills in Georgia. This upgradation is expected to push the use of calcium carbonate to enhance printability and paper brightness.
The chemical industry in the Southeast U.S. is also exhibiting a surging demand for calcium carbonate, especially for the production of paints and coatings. Alabama and Florida are home to various coatings manufacturers that are using this chemical compound to improve the opacity of their products. Sherwin-Williams, for example, announced in its 2024 expansion plans, that the Southeast is a significant zone for growth. The company will likely focus on raising the use of calcium carbonate in its formulations for exterior paints to cater to the zone’s humid, hot climate.
States such as Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois in Midwest U.S. house several well-established industries, including plastics, paper, and cement, thereby propelling demand for calcium carbonate. The zone has a rich history in paper production, with large-scale mills located in Michigan and Wisconsin. These mills use calcium carbonate as an affordable filler to replace expensive alternatives.
Calcium carbonate is also finding extensive use in the agriculture sector as a soil amendment to enhance crop yields and neutralize acidic soils. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), for instance, reported a 5% rise in the usage of agricultural lime in 2024 in the Midwest, which is mainly made from calcium carbonate. With soybean and corn farming leading the zone, demand for soil amendments is speculated to skyrocket, specifically as farmers look for ways to enhance yield and soil health amid changing climatic conditions.
The U.S. calcium carbonate market is fragmented in nature, with only a handful of companies leading the field. Key companies focus on extending their geographic presence in international markets to attract a large client base and showcase their unique product lines. A few others embrace collaborations and partnerships with firms from a wide range of industries to either co-develop new products or supply them with novel materials.
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2019 - 2024 |
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2025 - 2032 |
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Value: US$ Bn/Mn, Volume: As Applicable |
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The U.S. calcium carbonate market is projected to reach US$ 9,277.1 Mn in 2025.
Increasing public infrastructure upgradation activities and rising demand for citric acid in the food industry are the key market drivers.
The market is poised to witness a CAGR of 5.1% from 2025 to 2032.
Surging demand for nutritional supplements and increasing production of tissue paper are the key market opportunities.
Imerys, Minerals Technologies Inc., and Mississippi Lime Company are a few key market players.
