Price Watch™ provides price assessments for Calcium Carbonate across top trading regions:
Asia-Pacific
- Grounded calcium carbonate (GCC) FOB Shanghai, China
- Grounded calcium carbonate (GCC) FOB Saigon, Vietnam
- Grounded calcium carbonate (GCC) FOB Klang, Malaysia
Europe
- Grounded calcium carbonate (GCC) FOB Antwerp, Belgium
Note: In assessments structured as CIF [Importing Port] (Exporting Country), the country mentioned in brackets indicates the primary origin of supply (exporting country), while the named port refers to the destination port in the importing country. Other Incoterms (FOB, FD, EXW, etc.) should be interpreted in accordance with standard international trade definitions.
Calcium Carbonate Price Trend Q4 2025
Throughout the last quarter of the year, the price of calcium carbonate (limestone) globally saw an upward trend as it continues its upward movement. The primary driver for the growth in price has been strong demand from construction, paper, and plastics sectors primarily within the Asian markets. The European markets have also been shown to have moderate growth due to a stable relationship between supply and demand as well as healthy shipment volume levels. Although there have been some minor fluctuations in both logistics and energy prices, the continued strong downstream orders and the consistent level of manufacturing output have provided the stability necessary to keep prices increasing during this quarter.
China: Calcium Carbonate Export prices FOB Shanghai, China; Grade- Grounded calcium carbonate (GCC)
The price of calcium carbonate in China rose 3.10% in Q4 2021 relative to Q3 2021, showing an overall stable price trend. The market remains cautiously optimistic due to firm demand from downstream industries which continue to drive the use of calcium carbonate including construction, paper, plastics and coatings. The upstream limestone quarrying and grinding activities remain stable with regulated production levels.
In December 2021 there was an additional 1.31% increase in Calcium carbonate prices in China primarily due to year-end restocking, spot buying and adequate inventory levels. The export market did not have much impact on prices for calcium carbonate due to low global demand. Overall, the market fundamentals continued to be balanced and moderately resilient with price support coming from stable supply and demand conditions which should support gradual price increases into early 2022
Vietnam: Calcium Carbonate Export prices, FOB Saigon, Vietnam; Grade- Grounded calcium carbonate (GCC)
In Q4 2025, the Calcium Carbonate price trend in Vietnam increased by about 3.38% compared to Q3 2025, and overall pricing exhibited a mildly firm yet stable pattern as downstream industrial demand from key sectors such as construction, plastics, paper and coatings continued to support consumption amid balanced supply conditions and controlled production schedules; market sentiment remained cautiously positive with steady domestic demand and ongoing export activity into regional markets bolstering confidence.
On a monthly basis, Calcium Carbonate prices in Vietnam rose by around 1.11% in December 2025, primarily due to renewed restocking activity and procurement ahead of early2026 projects, although export markets showed only moderate support as global industrial demand remained subdued. Overall, the Calcium Carbonate market in Vietnam demonstrated balanced fundamentals with moderate growth and resilient pricing dynamics entering early 2026.
Malaysia: Calcium Carbonate Export prices, FOB Klang, Malaysia; Grade- Grounded calcium carbonate (GCC)
In Q4 2025, Calcium Carbonate prices trend in Malaysia increased by 3.31% compared to Q3 2025, reflecting a generally stable upward trend. Market sentiment was cautiously optimistic, supported by steady demand from downstream sectors including plastics, paper, paints & coatings, and civil engineering, while upstream supply from domestic limestone processing remained stable and sufficient to meet demand.
In December 2025, Calcium carbonate prices in Malaysia rose further by 1.08%, driven by year-end restocking and spot buying, though export markets offered limited support amid subdued global demand. Overall, the Malaysian calcium carbonate market demonstrated balanced fundamentals with moderate resilience heading into early 2026.
Belgium: Calcium Carbonate Export prices, FOB Antwerp, Belgium; Grade- Grounded calcium carbonate (GCC)
Calcium Carbonate prices Belgium Q4 2025 increased by 1.20% over the previous quarter, primarily due to continued demand from various downstream users (such as the paper, plastic and construction markets) and stable production by quarries and grinding mills. Market conditions have been moderately positive due to balanced supply and controlled production schedules; therefore, logistics and feedstock costs did not exhibit any significant fluctuations.
A combination of the mild activity related to year-end restocking and procurement efforts produced a 0.77% increase in Calcium Carbonate Prices in Belgium during December 2025. More significantly, minimal export pressure kept prices from rising substantially. Collectively, these market conditions produced a well-balanced fundamental environment with stable demand and supply conditions providing a modest degree of resiliency heading into early 2026.



