The India calcium carbonate market size reached 320.32 Thousand Tons in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 489.73 Thousand Tons by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.83% during 2025-2033. The market is driven by rising demand from the paper, plastics, and construction industries, increasing use in pharmaceuticals and food processing, and the growing adoption of nano-calcium carbonate in high-performance applications. Additionally, expanding infrastructure projects and government support for domestic manufacturing are further augmenting market expansion.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024 |
Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | 320.32 Thousand Tons |
Market Forecast in 2033 | 489.73 Thousand Tons |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 4.83% |
Increased Demand in the Paper Industry
Calcium carbonate is a vital component in paper manufacturing, acting as a cost-effective filler and coating agent that enhances brightness, opacity, and smoothness, essential for high-quality printing and writing materials. Despite the global shift toward digital media, India's paper industry remains robust, driven by the rising demand for paper-based packaging solutions, particularly with the expansion of e-commerce. The Indian paper industry accounts for approximately 5% of global production, generating around INR 80,000 crores in revenue. Additionally, India’s per capita paper consumption stands at 15-16 kg, highlighting significant growth potential. The booming e-commerce sector has fueled a surge in demand for corrugated packaging, directly increasing the consumption of calcium carbonate in paper production. As sustainability gains importance, the paper industry’s reliance on calcium carbonate as an eco-friendly alternative to wood-based fillers continues to strengthen. These factors collectively drive the increasing demand for calcium carbonate, solidifying its role in India's evolving paper manufacturing sector.
Expansion in the Plastics and Construction Industries
Calcium carbonate plays an important role in the plastics sector serving as a cost-effective filler that enhances the strength, durability, and thermal properties of plastic products. In addition to this, it is also widely used in the construction industry to improve the workability and longevity of concrete. The widespread usage of calcium carbonate in these sectors is fueled by India's growing infrastructure development and manufacturing investments. In 2023, the Asia-Pacific region, including India, accounted for over 37.34% of global calcium carbonate market revenue, with steady growth anticipated. The Plastic Export Promotion Council (PLEXCONCIL) has set an ambitious target to boost India’s plastic exports to $25 billion by 2027, supported by government-backed plastic park schemes, which provide up to 50% funding or a maximum of ₹40 crore ($5 million) per project. Furthermore, India's Budget 2024-25 allocates ₹10 lakh crore ($120.16 billion) under PM Awas Yojana Urban 2.0 to support housing for 1 crore urban poor and middle-class families, boosting calcium carbonate demand in construction materials. The increasing reliance on plastics across packaging, automotive, and electrical industries further amplifies its demand as a filler, reinforcing its indispensable role in India's industrial growth.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the region/country level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type and end user.
Type Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes ground calcium carbonate and precipitated calcium carbonate.
End User Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end user have also been provided in the report. This includes paper, adhesives and sealants, plastics, paints and coatings, construction, and others.
Regional Insights:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North India, South India, East India, and West India.
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Thousand Tons |
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Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Types Covered | Ground Calcium Carbonate, Precipitated Calcium Carbonate |
End Users Covered | Paper, Adhesives and Sealants, Plastics, Paints and Coatings, Construction, Others |
Regions Covered | North India, South India, East India, West India |
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