Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Global Market

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Global Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Industry Research Report 2026

Explore detailed insights, trends, growth drivers, key players, and forecasts for the Global Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Industry Research Report 2026 market worldwide.

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Date: 01-2026

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Global Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Overview

Chem Reports estimates that the global Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC) market was valued at USD xxxx in 2025 and is expected to reach USD xxxx by 2036, growing at a CAGR of xx% during the forecast period 2026–2036.

The Global Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Report 2025 provides an in-depth assessment of market size, demand dynamics, technological developments, and competitive positioning. The report evaluates historical and current market performance to forecast growth opportunities across regions and end-use industries.

This research study is based on extensive primary and secondary research, covering:

  • Government regulations related to mining, environmental protection, and industrial fillers
  • Macroeconomic trends and end-use industry performance
  • Competitive landscape and strategic developments
  • Historical consumption trends and current demand patterns
  • Technological advancements in surface coating and particle engineering
  • Innovation trends in plastics, paper, paints, and specialty materials

Market Description

Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate is a finely milled natural calcium carbonate treated with surface modifiers—typically fatty acids or stearates—to enhance dispersion, compatibility, and performance in polymer and coating systems. Compared to uncoated GCC, coated grades offer improved hydrophobicity, reduced agglomeration, enhanced mechanical properties, and better processing efficiency.

Coated GCC is widely used as a functional filler and extender in paper, plastics, paints, adhesives, and sealants. The market is driven by its ability to reduce formulation costs while maintaining or improving product performance, making it an attractive alternative to more expensive raw materials.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market

The COVID-19 pandemic had a moderate impact on the Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate market in 2020.

Key impacts included:

  • Temporary slowdown in construction, automotive, and industrial manufacturing
  • Supply chain disruptions affecting mining and processing operations
  • Stable demand from paper packaging, plastics, and essential goods
  • Gradual recovery driven by resumed industrial activity and infrastructure investment

Overall, the market demonstrated resilience due to its strong presence in essential and cost-sensitive industries.

Market Segmentation

By Type

  • Small Particles
  • Powder

By Application

  • Paper
  • Plastics
  • Paints
  • Adhesives and Sealants
  • Others

Regional Analysis

  • North America: U.S., Canada, Mexico
  • Europe: Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain, and other European countries
  • Asia-Pacific: China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia, and other APAC regions
  • South America: Brazil, Argentina, and neighboring countries
  • Middle East & Africa: Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and other MEA countries

Asia-Pacific dominates the market due to abundant limestone resources, strong plastics and paper industries, and rapid industrial growth. Europe and North America remain mature but stable markets focused on high-performance and specialty grades.

Key Players in the Global Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market

  • Imerys
  • Minerals Technologies
  • Omya AG
  • Huber Engineered Materials
  • Mississippi Lime Company
  • Shiraishi Kogyo Kaisha
  • OKUTAMA KOGYO
  • Newpark Resources
  • Zhenjiang Jiande Longhua Plastic Chemical
  • Yuncheng Chemical Industrial
  • Nordkalk Corporation
  • Global Calcium Carbonate Industries
  • Calcit
  • Schaefer Kalk GmbH & Co KG
  • Maruo Calcium

Competition is based on particle size control, coating technology, product consistency, cost efficiency, and proximity to end-use markets.

Market Drivers

  • Rising demand for cost-effective fillers in plastics and paper
  • Growth of packaging, construction, and automotive industries
  • Improved performance benefits of coated GCC over uncoated grades
  • Increasing substitution of expensive polymers and pigments
  • Expanding industrialization in emerging economies

Market Challenges

  • Environmental regulations related to mining and processing
  • High transportation costs for bulk materials
  • Competition from precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC)
  • Sensitivity to fluctuations in construction and industrial activity

Market Trends

  • Growing demand for ultrafine and surface-modified GCC
  • Increasing use in high-performance plastic compounds
  • Development of application-specific coating formulations
  • Expansion of coated GCC use in adhesives and sealants
  • Capacity expansion in Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions

Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

Threat of New Entrants – Moderate

  • Capital-intensive mining and processing requirements
  • Access to high-quality limestone reserves acts as a barrier

Bargaining Power of Suppliers – Moderate

  • Dependence on limestone reserves and coating chemicals
  • Limited high-purity reserves increase supplier influence

Bargaining Power of Buyers – High

  • Large industrial buyers negotiate aggressively on price
  • Availability of multiple regional suppliers increases buyer power

Threat of Substitutes – Moderate

  • Precipitated calcium carbonate and alternative mineral fillers
  • Performance advantages of coated GCC limit substitution

Competitive Rivalry – High

  • Numerous global and regional producers
  • Competition driven by pricing, quality, and supply reliability

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Cost-effective and versatile filler material
  • Improved dispersion and compatibility through coating
  • Broad application base across industries

Weaknesses

  • Commodity-like pricing pressure
  • Logistics and transportation sensitivity

Opportunities

  • Growth in plastics and sustainable packaging
  • Rising demand for engineered and specialty GCC grades

Threats

  • Environmental restrictions on mining
  • Competition from alternative fillers and pigments

Value Chain Analysis

  • Raw Materials: Limestone and coating additives
  • Processing: Crushing, grinding, surface coating
  • Quality Control: Particle size and coating uniformity
  • Distribution: Bulk transport and regional distribution hubs
  • End Users: Paper mills, plastic compounders, paint and adhesive manufacturers

Market Outlook

The global Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate market is expected to witness steady and sustained growth through 2036, supported by increasing demand from plastics, paper, and construction-related applications. While environmental regulations and competition from alternative fillers pose challenges, the market continues to benefit from GCC’s cost efficiency, functional performance, and wide industrial acceptance. Manufacturers focusing on specialty coatings, finer particle sizes, and proximity to end-use markets are expected to strengthen their competitive position over the forecast period.

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1. Market Overview of Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate
    1.1 Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Overview
        1.1.1 Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Product Scope
        1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
    1.2 Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size by Regions:
    1.3 Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Historic Market Size by Regions
    1.4 Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Forecasted Market Size by Regions
    1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
        1.5.1 North America
        1.5.2 East Asia
        1.5.3 Europe
        1.5.4 South Asia
        1.5.5 Southeast Asia
        1.5.6 Middle East
        1.5.7 Africa
        1.5.8 Oceania
        1.5.9 South America
        1.5.10 Rest of the World
    1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
        1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, 2019, 2020 and 2025 Projections
        1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
        1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Sales Market by Type
    2.1 Global Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Historic Market Size by Type
    2.2 Global Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Forecasted Market Size by Type
    2.3 Small Particles
    2.4 Powder
3. Covid-19 Impact Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Sales Market by Application
    3.1 Global Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Historic Market Size by Application
    3.2 Global Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Forecasted Market Size by Application
    3.3 Paper
    3.4 Plastics
    3.5 Paints
    3.6 Adhesives and Sealants
    3.7 Others
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
    4.1 Global Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
    4.2 Global Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
    4.3 Global Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Business
    5.1 Imerys
        5.1.1 Imerys Company Profile
        5.1.2 Imerys Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Product Specification
        5.1.3 Imerys Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.2 Minerals Technologies
        5.2.1 Minerals Technologies Company Profile
        5.2.2 Minerals Technologies Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Product Specification
        5.2.3 Minerals Technologies Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.3 Omya AG
        5.3.1 Omya AG Company Profile
        5.3.2 Omya AG Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Product Specification
        5.3.3 Omya AG Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.4 Huber Engineered Materials
        5.4.1 Huber Engineered Materials Company Profile
        5.4.2 Huber Engineered Materials Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Product Specification
        5.4.3 Huber Engineered Materials Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.5 Mississippi Lime Company
        5.5.1 Mississippi Lime Company Company Profile
        5.5.2 Mississippi Lime Company Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Product Specification
        5.5.3 Mississippi Lime Company Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.6 Shiraishi Kogyo Kaisha
        5.6.1 Shiraishi Kogyo Kaisha Company Profile
        5.6.2 Shiraishi Kogyo Kaisha Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Product Specification
        5.6.3 Shiraishi Kogyo Kaisha Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.7 OKUTAMA KOGYO
        5.7.1 OKUTAMA KOGYO Company Profile
        5.7.2 OKUTAMA KOGYO Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Product Specification
        5.7.3 OKUTAMA KOGYO Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.8 Newpark Resources
        5.8.1 Newpark Resources Company Profile
        5.8.2 Newpark Resources Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Product Specification
        5.8.3 Newpark Resources Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.9 Zhenjiang Jiande Longhua Plastic Chemical
        5.9.1 Zhenjiang Jiande Longhua Plastic Chemical Company Profile
        5.9.2 Zhenjiang Jiande Longhua Plastic Chemical Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Product Specification
        5.9.3 Zhenjiang Jiande Longhua Plastic Chemical Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.10 Yuncheng Chemical Industrial
        5.10.1 Yuncheng Chemical Industrial Company Profile
        5.10.2 Yuncheng Chemical Industrial Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Product Specification
        5.10.3 Yuncheng Chemical Industrial Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.11 Nordkalk Corporation
        5.11.1 Nordkalk Corporation Company Profile
        5.11.2 Nordkalk Corporation Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Product Specification
        5.11.3 Nordkalk Corporation Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.12 Global Calcium Carbonate Industries
        5.12.1 Global Calcium Carbonate Industries Company Profile
        5.12.2 Global Calcium Carbonate Industries Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Product Specification
        5.12.3 Global Calcium Carbonate Industries Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.13 Calcit
        5.13.1 Calcit Company Profile
        5.13.2 Calcit Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Product Specification
        5.13.3 Calcit Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.14 Schaefer Kalk GmbH & Co KG
        5.14.1 Schaefer Kalk GmbH & Co KG Company Profile
        5.14.2 Schaefer Kalk GmbH & Co KG Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Product Specification
        5.14.3 Schaefer Kalk GmbH & Co KG Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.15 Maruo Calcium
        5.15.1 Maruo Calcium Company Profile
        5.15.2 Maruo Calcium Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Product Specification
        5.15.3 Maruo Calcium Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
    6.1 North America Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size
    6.2 North America Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Key Players in North America
    6.3 North America Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size by Type
    6.4 North America Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
    7.1 East Asia Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size
    7.2 East Asia Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Key Players in North America
    7.3 East Asia Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size by Type
    7.4 East Asia Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size by Application
8. Europe
    8.1 Europe Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size
    8.2 Europe Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Key Players in North America
    8.3 Europe Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size by Type
    8.4 Europe Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
    9.1 South Asia Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size
    9.2 South Asia Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Key Players in North America
    9.3 South Asia Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size by Type
    9.4 South Asia Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
    10.1 Southeast Asia Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size
    10.2 Southeast Asia Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Key Players in North America
    10.3 Southeast Asia Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size by Type
    10.4 Southeast Asia Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
    11.1 Middle East Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size
    11.2 Middle East Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Key Players in North America
    11.3 Middle East Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size by Type
    11.4 Middle East Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size by Application
12. Africa
    12.1 Africa Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size
    12.2 Africa Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Key Players in North America
    12.3 Africa Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size by Type
    12.4 Africa Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
    13.1 Oceania Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size
    13.2 Oceania Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Key Players in North America
    13.3 Oceania Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size by Type
    13.4 Oceania Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size by Application
14. South America
    14.1 South America Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size
    14.2 South America Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Key Players in North America
    14.3 South America Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size by Type
    14.4 South America Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
    15.1 Rest of the World Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size
    15.2 Rest of the World Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Key Players in North America
    15.3 Rest of the World Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size by Type
    15.4 Rest of the World Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Size by Application
16 Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market Dynamics
    16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
    16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
    16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
    16.4 Porter?s Five Forces Analysis
18 Regulatory Information
17 Analyst's Viewpoints/Conclusions
18 Appendix
    18.1 Research Methodology
        18.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
        18.1.2 Data Source
    18.2 Disclaimer

Market Segmentation

By Type

  • Small Particles
  • Powder

By Application

  • Paper
  • Plastics
  • Paints
  • Adhesives and Sealants
  • Others

Regional Analysis

  • North America: U.S., Canada, Mexico
  • Europe: Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain, and other European countries
  • Asia-Pacific: China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia, and other APAC regions
  • South America: Brazil, Argentina, and neighboring countries
  • Middle East & Africa: Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and other MEA countries

Asia-Pacific dominates the market due to abundant limestone resources, strong plastics and paper industries, and rapid industrial growth. Europe and North America remain mature but stable markets focused on high-performance and specialty grades.

Key Players in the Global Coated Ground Calcium Carbonate Market

  • Imerys
  • Minerals Technologies
  • Omya AG
  • Huber Engineered Materials
  • Mississippi Lime Company
  • Shiraishi Kogyo Kaisha
  • OKUTAMA KOGYO
  • Newpark Resources
  • Zhenjiang Jiande Longhua Plastic Chemical
  • Yuncheng Chemical Industrial
  • Nordkalk Corporation
  • Global Calcium Carbonate Industries
  • Calcit
  • Schaefer Kalk GmbH & Co KG
  • Maruo Calcium

Competition is based on particle size control, coating technology, product consistency, cost efficiency, and proximity to end-use markets.

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