Japan calcium carbonate market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.2% during the forecast period. Some pivotal factors leveraging the market growth include the rising paints and coatings and plastics industry and significant production of calcium carbonate in the country. Japan is one of the key plastics manufacturers across the globe. As per the Japan Plastics Industry Federation (JPIF), in June 2020, the production of plastics products was 204,297 tons, which reached 205,540 tons in July 2020.  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. Therefore, the emerging plastics industry is in turn, accelerating the market growth. 

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). Ground calcium carbonates (GCC) are extensively used as fillers in adhesives and sealants, paper, paints and coatings, plastics, and in the production of rubber. GCC is usually the prime ingredient of ceramic tile adhesives (CTA's), sealants, and fillers, often up to 80% of the formulation. It has long been utilized as a filler in materials such as roofing felt, asphalt, and plasters. Based on the end-user industry, the market is classified into paper, adhesives and sealants, plastics, paints and coatings, construction, and others.

Some prominent players in the market include Imerys S.A., J.M. Huber Corp., Minerals Technologies Inc., Shiraishi Kogyo Kaisha Ltd., and Asahi Kohmatsu Co., Ltd. Asahi Kohmatsu Co., Ltd. sell and offer a range of limestone material products, primarily calcium carbonate products, as well as granular products, limestone powder products, and more. The company also supports landscaping materials and industrial products. The company offers fine-grained MicronCal, the MC Series is a GCC product. The MC series is utilized in high added value areas to offer superior dispersibility. It has applications in paper, paint, agricultural chemicals, synthetic resin, and others.

Research Methodology

The market study of the Japan 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. Japan Calcium Carbonate Market Research and Analysis, By Type
2. Japan Calcium Carbonate Market Research and Analysis, By End-User Industry

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• Comprehensive research methodology of the Japan calcium carbonate market.
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• Exhaustive analysis of macro and micro factors influencing the market guided by key recommendations.
• Analysis of regional regulations and other government policies impacting the Japan calcium carbonate market.
• Insights about market determinants that are stimulating the Japan calcium carbonate market.
• Detailed and extensive market segments with regional distribution of forecast revenues.
• Extensive profiles and recent developments of market players.