Calcium carbonate Price — China Factory EXW 2026

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China EXW, VAT excluded

Newest China EXW USD 63.04 / MT · VAT excluded -0.0088 (-0.01%) as of 20260107

Newest Price 63.04

Price Date 20260107

Day's Change -0.01

Day's Range 63.04 - 63.04

Month's Change -0.14

Month's Range 63.04 - 62.9

Year's Change --

Year's Range --

This explains why the 5.5 yuan bottle works fine—it's about dosing frequency and vitamin D, not premium ingredients. For buyers, the real red flag is 'natural' bone or oyster shel...

Also known as aeromatt, akadama, albacar, albacar5970

Opinions

Why do cheap calcium carbonate supplements work as well as expensive ones?

This explains why the 5.5 yuan bottle works fine—it's about dosing frequency and vitamin D, not premium ingredients. For buyers, the real red flag is 'natural' bone or oyster shell calcium, which often carries higher heavy metal risk due to untraceable sourcing. Stick with purified calcium carbonate from established producers.

How are calcium carbonate grades segmented by application and price in China?

Buyers should note that 'calcium carbonate' is not a single commodity—specifications like particle size, whiteness, oil absorption and surface treatment drastically change both price and application suitability. For supplement makers, the key cost lever is not the calcium salt itself but quality control for heavy metals, which is why reputable brands command premiums despite identical chemistry.

What is driving China's ground calcium carbonate capacity expansion and regional clustering?

The shift toward large-scale, clustered production aligns with carbon reduction policies—local governments see heavy calcium carbonate as a green industry that creates jobs. But watch the trade side: global calcium carbonate imports actually declined from $858 million in 2019 to $815 million in 2024, even as China's exports keep rising, suggesting intensifying price competition in overseas markets.

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Calcium carbonate price context

What drives Calcium carbonate prices

Why do cheap calcium carbonate supplements work as well as expensive ones?: This explains why the 5.5 yuan bottle works fine—it's about dosing frequency and vitamin D, not premium ingredients. For buyers, the real red flag is 'natural'...

How are calcium carbonate grades segmented by application and price in China?: Buyers should note that 'calcium carbonate' is not a single commodity—specifications like particle size, whiteness, oil absorption and surface treatment drasti...

How we assess Calcium carbonate price

China factory / mainstream market EXW quotes (VAT excluded where shown) - not a single global public index

Regional and specification detail so buyers can compare like-for-like grades

Landed cost figures from our calculator are planning estimates, not a customs ruling

Overview

Calcium carbonate (CaCO₃, CAS 471-34-1) is a white, odourless powder or crystalline solid that is insoluble in water, with a density of 2.93 g/mL and a melting point of 825 °C. It serves as a versatile mineral filler, calcium supplement, and pH regulator across numerous industries.

Food & nutrition: a primary calcium source in supplements and fortified foods, with absorption dependent on gastric acid and vitamin D status.
Pharmaceuticals: an excipient and calcium supplement in tablet and powder formulations.
Industrial: a filler in plastics, rubber, paper, paints, coatings, sealants, and adhesives, improving mechanical properties and reducing cost.
Construction: used in putty powder, artificial stone, and building materials.

China is the world's largest producer and consumer, with heavy calcium carbonate dominating output, followed by light and nano grades. Production is concentrated in Guangxi, Anhui, Henan, and Zhejiang, with capacity shifting toward larger, integrated producers and higher-value ultrafine and nano products.

Key domestic producers:
Guangxi Huana New Material – nano and activated calcium carbonate.
Tianshi Nano – nano active light calcium carbonate for sealants and PVC.
Guangping Chemical – industrial and specialty grades.

Properties

Name

Calcium carbonate

aeromatt

akadama

albacar

albacar5970

CAS Number

471-34-1

EINECS No.

207-439-9

Risk Codes

S26;S36/37/39;S37/39;S37

Safety Description

R37/38;R41;R36/38;R36

HS Code

2836500000

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Recent market notes

On February 10th, the price of calcium carbonate in Jiangxi region remained stable.

On February 9th, the price of calcium carbonate in Jiangxi region remained stable.

Opinions

Why do cheap calcium carbonate supplements work as well as expensive ones?

How are calcium carbonate grades segmented by application and price in China?

What is driving China's ground calcium carbonate capacity expansion and regional clustering?

People Also Watch

Calcium carbonate price context

What drives Calcium carbonate prices

How we assess Calcium carbonate price

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