Japan Calcium Carbonate Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Ground Calcium Carbonate and Precipitated Calcium Carbonate), By Application (Automotive, Building & Construction, Pharmaceutical, Agriculture, Pulp & Paper, and Others), and Japan Calcium Carbonate Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Japan Calcium Carbonate Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Japan Calcium Carbonate Market Size Was Estimated at USD 2620.4 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 6.97% from 2025 to 2035
• The Japan Calcium Carbonate Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 5500.2 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The Japan Calcium Carbonate Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 5500.2 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 6.97% from 2025 to 2035. The calcium carbonate market in Japan is driven by the expanding demand due in large part to the growing demand for paper from packaging applications and hygiene-related products like tissue paper.

Market Overview

A naturally occurring substance made up of calcium, carbon, and oxygen is called calcium carbonate (CaCO3). Found in rocks like marble, chalk, and limestone, it is one of the most prevalent minerals on Earth. Eggshells, corals, and shellfish all biologically create it. Calcium carbonate is processed industrially into a number of forms, such as precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) and ground calcium carbonate (GCC), each of which has unique chemical and physical characteristics that make it appropriate for a given use. Due to its many uses, affordability, and environmental friendliness, calcium carbonate is an essential component of many different businesses. It is widely used to improve brightness, strength, and durability in paper, plastics, paints, rubber, and adhesives as a filler, coating pigment, and whitening agent. It is a key component of cement, concrete, and building materials used in the construction sector. Furthermore, calcium carbonate is frequently utilized as a food ingredient, pH regulator, and dietary calcium supplement in the food and healthcare industries. Furthermore, the use of calcium carbonate in high-performance polymers, paints, and coatings is growing due to technological developments in production processes, such as the creation of high-purity and surface-modified calcium carbonate. Its use as an environmentally acceptable filler is further bolstered by the rising demand for sustainable and bio-based materials.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Japan calcium carbonate market based on various segments and regions, and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Japan calcium carbonate market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Japan calcium carbonate market.

Driving Factors

The calcium carbonate market in Japan is driven by growing demand for its affordable filler and whitening qualities from the paper, plastics, paint, and coatings sectors. The usage of calcium carbonate in cement and concrete is increased by an increase in construction activity.  Further driving market expansion are expanding uses for water treatment and emission control in the environmental and pharmaceutical industries.

Restraining Factors

The calcium carbonate market in Japan is mostly constrained by expensive installation and maintenance costs, privacy and cybersecurity issues, technical difficulties integrating devices, low consumer awareness in poorer nations, and dependence on reliable internet connectivity.

Market Segmentation

The Japan calcium carbonate market share is classified into type and application.

• The ground calcium carbonate segment dominated the market in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan calcium carbonate market is segmented by type into ground calcium carbonate and precipitated calcium carbonate. Among these, the ground calcium carbonate segment dominated the market in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The ground calcium carbonate is comparatively inexpensive, has minimal water and oil absorption, and is better in whiteness, inertness, and incombustibility. It is frequently used to increase workability and physical characteristics in polymer composites.

• The pulp & paper segment accounted for the largest market share and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. 

The Japan calcium carbonate market is segmented by application into automotive, building & construction, pharmaceutical, agriculture, pulp & paper, and others. Among these, the pulp & paper segment accounted for the largest market share and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to calcium carbonate can be applied as a coating pigment or as a filler to the paper pulp. Its inclusion improves the paper's opacity and brightness. The need for paper in other sectors, such as packaging and tissue paper, was unaffected by the internet, despite its influence on the print media market.

Competitive Analysis

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Japan calcium carbonate market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Maruo Calcium Co., Ltd
• Shiraishi Kogyo Kaisha Ltd.
• Asahi Kohmatsu Co., Ltd.
• Okutama Kogyo Co., Ltd
• Yabashi Holdings Co., Ltd
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the Japan, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Japan calcium carbonate market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Japan Calcium Carbonate Market, By Type

• Ground Calcium Carbonate
• Precipitated Calcium Carbonate

Japan Calcium Carbonate Market, By Application

• Automotive
• Building & Construction
• Pharmaceutical
• Agriculture
• Pulp & Paper
• Others