Calcium Sulfate Market - Forecast(2023 - 2028)

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Calcium Sulfate Market Overview

The Calcium Sulfate Market size is estimated to reach US$3.1 billion by 2027, after growing at a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period 2022-2027. Calcium sulfate is an inorganic substance, also known as gypsum, that has relatively low toxicity and is available in solid form and in various particle sizes. The growing pulp & paper sector is driving the calcium sulfate market growth, to be utilized as a surface sizing agent and to be applied as a pigment to manufacture coated paper of high brightness and whiteness. Moreover, the increasing requirement for calcium sulfate as a desiccant in the anhydrite form in the pharmaceutical & healthcare industry and also as a calcium supplement, which is important for cell and bone growth and as a whitening or coloring agent, is anticipated to upsurge the growth of the calcium sulfate industry during the forecast period. The global economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a huge drop in building & construction, chemicals, cosmetics, pulp & paper and other end-use industries all across the world, which had a significant impact on the growth of the calcium sulfate market size.

Calcium Sulfate Market Report Coverage

The “Calcium Sulfate Market Report – Forecast (2022 - 2027)” by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments in the calcium sulfate industry.

By Form Type: Anhydrous and Hydrated.
By Grade: Technical Grade, Food & Pharma Grade and Others.
By Function: Coagulant, Thickening Agent, Excipient, Desiccant, Additive, Intermediate, Colorants, Coating Agent, Drying Agent, Anti-Caking Agent and Others.
By End-use Industry: Food & Beverages, Cosmetic & Personal Care, Pulp & Paper, Building & Construction (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure), Chemical & Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical & Healthcare, Agriculture, Mining and Others.
By Geography: North America (the USA, Canada and Mexico), Europe (the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Belgium and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Malaysia and Rest of APAC), South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile and Rest of South America), Rest of the World (the Middle East and Africa).

Key Takeaways

  • The Asia-Pacific region dominates the Calcium Sulfate market owing to the rising growth in the food & beverages industry. For instance, in February 2022, TH Group commenced the development of the Thai Binh food processing factory in the northern province of Thai Binh's Quynh Ph district in Vietnam. The overall cost of the project reached up to VND 620 billion (US$27 million) and aims at producing fresh, clean and completely natural food products.
  • Rapidly rising demand for Calcium Sulfate in the pulp & paper industry as a surface sizing agent and to be applied as a pigment to manufacture coated paper of high brightness and whiteness, has driven the growth of the calcium sulfate market.
  • The increasing demand for Calcium Sulfate in the pharmaceutical & healthcare sector, due to its usage as a calcium supplement, has been a critical factor driving the growth of the calcium sulfate market in the upcoming years.
  • However, the health effects associated with calcium sulfate can hinder the growth of the calcium sulfate market.
Figure: Calcium Sulfate Market Revenue Share, By Geography, 2021 (%)


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Calcium Sulfate Market Segment Analysis – by Form

The anhydrous form segment held the largest Calcium Sulfate market share in 2021 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period 2022-2027. The anhydrous form is a fine white odorless powder or crystalline solid. It is employed in a large number of applications such as in the production of cement and as a filler in paper production. The anhydrous form of calcium sulfate, when utilized as a filler in pulp & paper production, enhances the quality of paper and makes it firmer, brighter and easier to draw, print and write on. Also, the anhydrous or anhydrite form of calcium sulfate can be used as a desiccant in the healthcare sector such as in dentistry. Thus, all these exhibit characteristics of the anhydrous form of calcium sulfate make it a preferred choice over the other forms of calcium sulfate which is driving its segmental growth.

Calcium Sulfate Market Segment Analysis – by End-use Industry

The building & construction industry held a significant Calcium Sulfate market share in 2021 and is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period 2022-2027. In the building & construction industry, calcium sulfate is utilized as an additive in aerated blocks, as a shrinkage reducing agent and in cement mixtures. It is used as a raw material for manufacturing various construction products such as plasters, drywall and other products. The building and construction industry is growing, for instance, according to the U.S Department of Commerce, the privately owned housing units authorized by building permits in March 2022 were around 1,873,000 which is 0.4% above February 2022 of 1,865,000 units and is 6.7% above March 2021 of around 1,755,000 units. Moreover, according to Statistics of Japan, the number of construction contract orders went from 6,00,46,960 units in 2020 to 6,36,10,223 in 2021 and has witnessed a growth in 2021 (Jan-July) compared to 2020(Jan-July). Thus, the growing building and construction industry will require more calcium sulfate due to their exhibit characteristics, which will drive the demand for the calcium sulfate market growth during the forecast period.

Calcium Sulfate Market Segment Analysis – by Geography

Asia-Pacific region held the largest Calcium Sulfate market share in 2021 up to 45%, due to the increasing requirement for calcium sulfate in developing countries such as China, Japan, India and South Korea. China is expected to continue its dominance in the calcium sulfate market during the forecast period. This is due to the growth of the building & construction industry in the country. For instance, according to International Trade Administration (ITA), China is the world’s largest construction market and is forecasted to grow at an annual average growth of 8.6% between 2022 and 2030. Also, in Singapore, according to the Australian Government, the building and construction sector remains healthy in Singapore, with strong government spending on public infrastructure, of about S$2 billion (US$1.43 billion) in contracts being awarded each month. Moreover, according to Invest India, by 2025, the building and construction industry is estimated to reach US$1.4 Trillion. Such increasing building & construction activities in the APAC countries are anticipated to increase the demand for calcium sulfate as an additive, reducing and drying agent in the forecasted period and are proving to be a market booster for the calcium sulfate market size in this region.

Calcium Sulfate Market Drivers

Surging Pulp & Paper Industry:

The pulp & paper industry utilizes Calcium Sulfate as a surface sizing agent for papers in paperboard mills. It can be applied as a pigment to manufacture coated paper of high brightness and whiteness. The pulp & paper industry is growing, for instance, according to the government of Canada, in 2021, the Minister of Natural Resources, announced an investment in Kelowna-based Red Leaf Pulp through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), of about US$3.8 million. Additionally, according to Invest India, India’s paper and paperboard market is estimated to grow at 6-7% per annum. The per capita consumption of paper in India is 15kgs. The Indian packaging market was valued at US$50.5 billion in 2019 and it is expected to reach US$204.81 billion by 2025, registering a CAGR of 26.7% during the period 2020-2025. Thus, the growing pulp & paper industry will require more calcium sulfate as a surface sizing agent, which will drive the calcium sulfate industry growth during the forecast period. 

Increasing Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Sector:

The pharmaceutical & healthcare sector utilizes Calcium Sulfate, also known as gypsum, as a calcium supplement, which is important for cell and bone growth and as a whitening or coloring agent. It provides a natural organic excipient with essential calcium nutrients and also used as a desiccant in the anhydrite form. Calcium sulfate creates an inexpensive binder, filler, coating, disintegrant or bulking agent for tablets and capsules, decreasing the requirement for synthetic polymers and other non-organic agents. It is also used in toothpaste, powders, creams and other healthcare products. The pharmaceutical & healthcare sector is growing, for instance, in China, by 2030, the size of the pharmaceuticals & healthcare industry is expected to reach 16 trillion RMB (US$ 2.3 Million), according to the staff research report on the "US-China Economic and Security Review Commission." Additionally, according to the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), the total pharmaceutical production was US$340,898.7 Million in 2020 from US$322,407.6 Million in 2019. Thus, the growing pharmaceutical & healthcare sector will increase the demand for calcium sulfate as a calcium supplement and is anticipated to drive the growth of the market over the forecast period.

Calcium Sulfate Market Challenge

Health Effects Associated with Calcium Sulfate:

Calcium sulfate, also known as gypsum, has a lot of applications in various industries, however, it causes health effects as well. Acute exposure to calcium sulfate can create redness and itching of the eyes, sore throat, runny nose and irritation of the skin and respiratory tract. Calcium sulfate causes irritation to the mucous membrane and can impair the sense of smell and taste and even can cause nose bleeding. It can also create pulmonary nodular fibrosis. Its high intake can cause constipation and can also hinder the absorption of iron and zinc in the body. Moreover, in the supplements form, calcium sulfate can create a risk of kidney stones, cardiovascular diseases and prostate cancer on high intake. Thus, the health effects associated with calcium sulfate will create hurdles to the growth of the calcium sulfate market.

Calcium Sulfate Industry Outlook

Technology launches, acquisitions and R&D activities are key strategies players adopt in the Calcium Sulfate markets. The top 10 companies in the calcium sulfate market are:
  1. GFS Chemicals Inc.
  2. GLC Minerals LLC
  3. Hebei Xingtai Shuanghua Gypsum Products Co. Ltd.
  4.   Mionix LLC
  5. Neelkanth Chemicals
  6.   Nikunj Chemicals
  7. Noah Technologies Corporation
  8. Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC
  9.  Spectrum Chemical Manufacturing Corp.
  10. W.A. Hammond Drierite Co. Ltd.

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1. Calcium Sulfate Market - Market Overview
    1.1 Definitions and Scope
2. Calcium Sulfate Market - Executive Summary
    2.1 Key Trends by Form Type
    2.2 Key Trends by Grade
    2.3 Key Trends by Function
    2.4 Key Trends by End-use Industry
    2.5 Key Trends by Geography
3. Calcium Sulfate Market – Comparative analysis
    3.1 Market Share Analysis - Major Companies
    3.2 Product Benchmarking - Major Companies
    3.3 Top 5 Financials Analysis
    3.4 Patent Analysis - Major Companies
    3.5 Pricing Analysis (ASPs will be provided)
4. Calcium Sulfate Market - Startup Companies Scenario Premium
    4.1 Major startup company analysis:
        4.1.1 Investment
        4.1.2 Revenue
        4.1.3 Product portfolio
        4.1.4 Venture Capital and Funding Scenario
5. Calcium Sulfate Market – Industry Market Entry Scenario Premium Premium
    5.1 Regulatory Framework Overview
    5.2 New Business and Ease of Doing Business Index
    5.3 Successful Venture Profiles
    5.4 Customer Analysis – Major companies
6. Calcium Sulfate Market - Market Forces
    6.1 Market Drivers
    6.2 Market Constraints
    6.3 Porter's Five Force Model
        6.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
        6.3.2 Bargaining Powers of Buyers
        6.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
        6.3.4 Competitive Rivalry
        6.3.5 Threat of Substitutes
7. Calcium Sulfate Market – Strategic Analysis
    7.1 Value/Supply Chain Analysis
    7.2 Opportunity Analysis
    7.3 Product/Market Life Cycle
    7.4 Distributor Analysis – Major Companies
8. Calcium Sulfate Market – by Form Type (Market Size - US$ Million/Billion)
    8.1 Anhydrous
    8.2 Hydrated
9. Calcium Sulfate Market – by Grade (Market Size - US$ Million/Billion)
    9.1 Technical Grade
    9.2 Food & Pharma Grade
10. Calcium Sulfate Market – by Function (Market Size - US$ Million/Billion)
    10.1 Coagulant
    10.2 Thickening Agent
    10.3 Excipient
    10.4 Desiccant
    10.5 Additive
    10.6 Intermediate
    10.7 Colorants
    10.8 Coating Agent
    10.9 Drying Agent
    10.10 Anti-Caking Agent
    10.11 Others
11. Calcium Sulfate Market - by End-use Industry (Market Size - US$ Million/Billion)
    11.1 Food & Beverages
    11.2 Cosmetic & Personal Care
    11.3 Pulp & Paper
    11.4 Building & Construction
        11.4.1 Residential
            11.4.1.1 Private Dwellings
            11.4.1.2 Row Houses
            11.4.1.3 Apartments
        11.4.2 Commercial
            11.4.2.1 Healthcare Facilities
            11.4.2.2 Educational Institutes
            11.4.2.3 Hotels and Restaurants
            11.4.2.4 Airports
            11.4.2.5 Shopping Malls
            11.4.2.6 Others
        11.4.3 Industrial
        11.4.4 Infrastructure
    11.5 Chemical & Petrochemical
    11.6 Pharmaceutical & Healthcare
    11.7 Agriculture
    11.8 Mining
    11.9 Others
12. Calcium Sulfate Market - By Geography (Market Size - US$ Million/Billion)
    12.1 North America
        12.1.1 the USA
        12.1.2 Canada
        12.1.3 Mexico
    12.2 Europe
        12.2.1 the UK
        12.2.2 Germany
        12.2.3 France
        12.2.4 Italy
        12.2.5 the Netherlands
        12.2.6 Spain
        12.2.7 Belgium
        12.2.8 Rest of Europe
    12.3 Asia-Pacific
        12.3.1 China
        12.3.2 Japan
        12.3.3 India
        12.3.4 South Korea
        12.3.5 Australia and New Zeeland
        12.3.6 Indonesia
        12.3.7 Taiwan
        12.3.8 Malaysia
        12.3.9 Rest of APAC
    12.4 South America
        12.4.1 Brazil
        12.4.2 Argentina
        12.4.3 Colombia
        12.4.4 Chile
        12.4.5 Rest of South America
    12.5 Rest of the World
        12.5.1 the Middle East
            12.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia
            12.5.1.2 UAE
            12.5.1.3 Israel
            12.5.1.4 Rest of the Middle East
        12.5.2 Africa
            12.5.2.1 South Africa
            12.5.2.2 Nigeria
            12.5.2.3 Rest of Africa
13. Calcium Sulfate Market – Entropy
    13.1 New Product Launches
    13.2 M&As, Collaborations, JVs and Partnerships
14. Calcium Sulfate Market – Industry/Segment Competition Landscape Premium
    14.1 Company Benchmarking Matrix – Major Companies
    14.2 Market Share at Global Level - Major companies
    14.3 Market Share at Country Level - Major companies
    14.4 Market Share by Key Geography - Major companies
    14.5 Market Share by Key Application - Major companies
    14.6 Market Share by Key Product - Major companies
15. Calcium Sulfate Market – Key Company List by Country Premium Premium
16. Calcium Sulfate Market Company Analysis - Business Overview, Product Portfolio, Financials and Developments
    16.1 Company 1
    16.2 Company 2
    16.3 Company 3
    16.4 Company 4
    16.5 Company 5
    16.6 Company 6
    16.7 Company 7
    16.8 Company 8
    16.9 Company 9
    16.10 Company 10 and more
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