North American calcium carbonate market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.4% during the forecast period. The major factors encouraging market growth include the rising paper and plastics industry and the growing construction industry in the region. As per the Plastics Industry Association, the total establishments of plastics manufacturing was 12,816 with an industry shipment valued at nearly $432 billion in 2019. As a mineral filler, calcium carbonate is extensively utilized in the plastics industry. As a plastics additive, calcium carbonate is 100% FDA approved, which supports versatility among applications in critical areas such as medical packaging, food packaging, and foodservice packaging markets. 

The market is segmented based on the type and end-user industry. Based on type, the market is segmented into ground calcium carbonate (GCC) and precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC). PCC is considered to be non-toxic. As PCC fulfills certain purity needs, it can be utilized as an indirect additive in paper products that come into contact with food, or as a direct food additive. Specialty Minerals Inc. (SMI) is one of the US-based manufacturers of PCCs, with a production of more than 4 million tons of PCC annually. The company manufactures a series of eight ViCALity USP/FCC PCCs and five CalEssence ultra-low lead PCCs that are produced in Massachusetts, US. These products are designed for pharmaceutical, food, personal care products, and nutritional supplements. Additionally, five Calopake EP and Sturcal PCC healthcare grades are manufactured in Birmingham, UK. Based on the end-user industry, the market is segmented into paper, adhesives and sealants, plastics, paints and coatings, construction, and others. 

Some prominent players in the market include Minerals Technologies Inc., J.M. Huber Corp., and Mississippi Lime Co. The players are adopting some potential strategies to gain a competitive advantage. For instance, in March 2019, Huber Engineered Materials (HEMs), declared the acquisition of Miller Chemical & Fertilizer, LLC. The Miller acquisition further enhances HEM’s mission to establish a diverse portfolio in the mineral and chemical markets.

Research Methodology

The market study of the North American calcium carbonate market is incorporated by extensive primary and secondary research conducted by the research team. Secondary research has been conducted to refine the available data to breakdown the market into various segments, derive total market size, market forecast, and growth rate. Different approaches have been worked on to derive the market value and market growth rate. Our team collects facts and data related to the market from different geography to provide a better regional outlook. In the report, the country-level analysis is provided by analyzing various regional players, regional tax laws and policies, consumer behavior, and macro-economic factors. Numbers extracted from secondary research have been authenticated by conducting proper primary research. It includes tracking down key people from the industry and interviewing them to validate the data. This enables our analyst to derive the closest possible figures without any major deviations in the actual number. Our analysts try to contact as many executives, managers, key opinion leaders, and industry experts. Primary research brings the authenticity to our reports.

Secondary Sources Include:

• Financial reports of companies involved in the market
• Whitepapers, research-papers, and news blogs
• Company websites and their product catalog

The report provides an in-depth analysis of market size, intended quality of the service preferred by consumers. It will serve as a source for 360-degree analysis of the market thoroughly delivering insights into the market for better business decisions.

Market Segmentation:

1. North American Calcium Carbonate Market Research and Analysis, By Type
2. North American Calcium Carbonate Market Research and Analysis, By End-User Industry

The Report covers:

• Comprehensive research methodology of the North American calcium carbonate market.
• This report also includes a detailed and extensive market overview with key analyst insights.
• Exhaustive analysis of macro and micro factors influencing the market guided by key recommendations.
• Analysis of regional regulations and other government policies impacting the North American calcium carbonate market.
• Insights about market determinants that are stimulating the North American calcium carbonate market.
• Detailed and extensive market segments with regional distribution of forecast revenues.
• Extensive profiles and recent developments of market players.