In the first half of August 2025, European, Chinese, and Malaysian Industrial Grade Calcium Carbonate prices were steady by persistent demand from industries of paper, plastic, and building construction. Supply chains were normal with minimal logistics issues in Europe managed satisfactorily by rerouting. Domestic demand in China remained normal despite poor exports, and Malaysia experienced consistent consumption by civil engineering and coating industries. Forward to September and October 2025, regional prices would be stable with margins coming in upward, with Asian construction activity gaining marginal uplift.
During the first half of August 2025, Industrial Grade Calcium Carbonate prices held firm in Europe's and China's major markets as well as Malaysia's. Fundamentals in each of these markets were noted to be at equilibrium between strong downstream industry demand and well-maintained supply conditions. There was no major raw material or energy price disruption seen, with supply chain issues being kept under control or contained well to allow effortless operation of the markets.
In Europe, German Calcium Carbonate prices remained stable at USD 275/MT for the week up to 8 August 2025. Production remained at steady levels, as enough domestic material continued to be available after supply breaks due to rail closure in Hamburg, Bremerhaven, and Regensburg. The breaks led to hold-ups, but rerouting efforts did not develop severe supply shortages. End-user demand for the paper and plastic industries was flat, building activity still solid, and steady offtake further underpinning stable supply. Production input costs were steady, once more preventing any price kick. Aggregate steady demand fundamentals allowed unaltered prices to be sustained.
In China, Calcium Carbonate prices were steady at USD 120/MT (FOB Shanghai, Industrial Grade) over the same period. Local manufacturing and mining activities continued unabated, and logistics infrastructure was at usual levels. Although industrial production growth slowed to 5.7% in July, and retail sales were lackluster, industrial Calcium Carbonate consumption was sturdy. Paper, plastic, and coatings segment demand maintained consistent pull. Construction activity, keeping pace with weakness in the real estate space, provided stable support through coatings, adhesives, and cement demand. Calcium Carbonate export demand softened but left domestic market available inventory, which prevented tightness. Equilibrium inventories, solid costs, and conservative procurement policies all maintained price stability.
Malaysian Calcium Carbonate prices stayed solid at USD 81/MT through week ending 8 August 2025. Local processing plants and mines operated smoothly, supplying continuously to local production units. Port and export operations were well managed, and levels of inventory among producers and distributors were greater than in comfort. Construction building demand, though softer than in the initial quarter, also expanded at a strong 13% year-over-year rate in Q2 2025 to support Calcium Carbonate consumption of coatings, paints, and cement. Civil engineering activity was stronger, providing demand strength. Uninterrupted demand for paper and plastic manufacturing also contributed to stability as buyers were restrained from procurement.
During the remainder of August 2025, prices of European, Chinese, and Malaysian Industrial Grade Calcium Carbonate will not change. Good supply chains, reasonable inventories, and good demand by construction, paper, and plastics industries would provide harmonious market conditions, untouched by any apparent feedstock or energy cost shock.
In addition, For China, Malaysia, and Europe in September and October 2025, prices of Calcium Carbonate are expected to be stable, with the support coming from consistent demand from paper, construction, and plastic industries. Seasonal Asian construction is expected to lend marginal upward support, with strong inventories and smooth logistics in Europe guaranteeing that Calcium Carbonate price movement is kept at a bare minimum.
