This Calcium Carbide market report covers market characteristics, size & growth, segmentation, regional & country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The calcium carbide market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $17.6 billion in 2024 to $18.96 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to demand for acetylene gas in chemical and industrial applications, growth in the steel and metallurgy industries for desulfurization, expansion of the plastics and chemicals manufacturing sector, increased use of acetylene in welding and cutting applications, and expansion of the construction and infrastructure development.
The calcium carbide market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $26.32 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainability and environmental concerns, adoption of calcium carbide for acetylene-based electricity generation in remote areas, growing utilization of acetylene inThe automotive and aerospace sectors, increasing need for calcium cyanamide as a soil conditioner and plant growth regulator, and regulatory support for safe handling and storage of carbide products. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements in calcium carbide production methods, advancements in energy storage technologies, sustainable practices in carbide manufacturing and waste management, advancements in manufacturing technology and process efficiency, and investment in research and development of new carbide applications.
The growing demand for plastic is anticipated to drive the growth of the calcium carbide market in the future. Plastic demand refers to the overall need or desire for plastic products within a market, influenced by various industries and consumer preferences. This increase in plastic demand is fueled by factors such as higher consumption of packaged goods, the expansion of the automotive and construction sectors, innovations in plastic applications, and consumer preferences for convenience and durability. Calcium carbide plays a significant role in supporting plastic demand as it is a key component in producing acetylene, which is used to manufacture various plastics, including polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and other polymers. For instance, a report published by IBISWorld in May 2024 noted that in 2023, the plastic products industry employed 394,112 people, with projections of reaching 20 million metric tons by 2040. Thus, the rise in plastic demand is a driving force behind the calcium carbide market.
The increase in infrastructure development activities is expected to drive the growth of the calcium carbide market in the future. Infrastructure development provides essential foundational services that support economic growth and improve quality of life. Governments worldwide are ramping up their investments in infrastructure development, leading to a rise in demand for calcium carbide, as it is widely utilized in various infrastructure projects. For example, according to GitHub, a US-based software company, private investment in infrastructure projects saw a notable resurgence in 2022, with transactions increasing by 29% and overall investment value rising by 41% compared to the five-year average. Therefore, the growth in infrastructure development activities is fueling the expansion of the calcium carbide market.
The adoption of advanced production technologies is a prominent trend gaining traction in the calcium carbide market. Leveraging cutting-edge production technologies enhances overall productivity by integrating innovative methods to reduce human effort and production time. An exemplar of this trend is the introduction of CacliPro by AlzChem Group, a Germany-based chemicals company, in the Russian steel industry. CacliPro proves highly effective in the calcium treatment of molten steel, contributing to improved casting ability and enhanced mechanical qualities of the final steel products. This emphasis on technological advancement is a key aspect shaping the calcium carbide market landscape.
In May 2023, Xinjiang Tianye Co., Ltd., a chemical manufacturing company based in China, acquired Tianchen Chemical Co., Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to help Xinjiang Tianye Co., Ltd. expand its market presence, improve its production capabilities, and diversify its product range. Tianchen Chemical Co., Ltd. is also a China-based manufacturer that produces various chemical materials, including fertilizers and plastics.
Major companies operating in the calcium carbide market include AlzChem AG, Carbide Industries LLC, DCM Shriram Ltd., Denka Company Limited, Inner Mongolia Biayanhu Chemical Co. Ltd., Iran Carbide Co., KC Group Ltd., Lonza Group Ltd., MCB Industries Sdn. Bhd., Merck KGaA, Mil-Spec Industries Corporation, PT Emdeki Utama Tbk, Xinjiang Tianye Co. Ltd., Ningxia Jinhaoyuan Chemical Group Co. Ltd., Santa Cruz Biotechnology Inc., Thermo Fisher Scientific, American Elements Corp., Madhuraj Industrial Gases Pvt. Ltd., All Win Aluminium Industries, Powder Pack Chem, Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co. Ltd., Erdos Xinhua Silicon Metal Industries Co. Ltd., Aldon Corporation, Praxair Inc., SA Calcium Carbide.
North America will be the largest region in the calcium carbide market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the calcium carbide market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa.
Calcium carbide (CaC2) is a crystalline, dark-gray chemical substance produced industrially by combining lime and coke at a temperature of approximately 2200 °C. When calcium carbide reacts with water, it generates acetylene gas and calcium hydroxide. Acetylene gas serves as a key raw material in the production of various organic compounds and functions as a fuel component in metal cutting and the manufacturing of diverse polymers.
The primary applications of calcium carbide encompass acetylene gas, calcium cyanamide, reducing and dehydrating agents, desulfurizing and deoxidizing agents, and other versatile uses. Acetylene gas is produced through the reaction of calcium carbide with water in an acetylene generator. Acetylene finds applications as a raw material in the production of various organic chemicals and as a fuel component in metal cutting, oxy-acetylene welding, and the manufacturing of several plastics. End-users of calcium carbide include the chemical, metallurgical, pharmaceutical, food, and other industries. Distribution channels for calcium carbide include both online and offline platforms.
The calcium carbide market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides calcium carbide market statistics, including calcium carbide industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a calcium carbide market share, detailed calcium carbide market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the calcium carbide industry. This calcium carbide market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The countries covered in the calcium carbide market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA.
The calcium carbide market consists of sales of calcium carbide that is used in steel manufacturing and as a reducing agent in various chemical processes. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The calcium carbide market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $17.6 billion in 2024 to $18.96 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to demand for acetylene gas in chemical and industrial applications, growth in the steel and metallurgy industries for desulfurization, expansion of the plastics and chemicals manufacturing sector, increased use of acetylene in welding and cutting applications, and expansion of the construction and infrastructure development.
The calcium carbide market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $26.32 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainability and environmental concerns, adoption of calcium carbide for acetylene-based electricity generation in remote areas, growing utilization of acetylene inThe automotive and aerospace sectors, increasing need for calcium cyanamide as a soil conditioner and plant growth regulator, and regulatory support for safe handling and storage of carbide products. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements in calcium carbide production methods, advancements in energy storage technologies, sustainable practices in carbide manufacturing and waste management, advancements in manufacturing technology and process efficiency, and investment in research and development of new carbide applications.
The growing demand for plastic is anticipated to drive the growth of the calcium carbide market in the future. Plastic demand refers to the overall need or desire for plastic products within a market, influenced by various industries and consumer preferences. This increase in plastic demand is fueled by factors such as higher consumption of packaged goods, the expansion of the automotive and construction sectors, innovations in plastic applications, and consumer preferences for convenience and durability. Calcium carbide plays a significant role in supporting plastic demand as it is a key component in producing acetylene, which is used to manufacture various plastics, including polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and other polymers. For instance, a report published by IBISWorld in May 2024 noted that in 2023, the plastic products industry employed 394,112 people, with projections of reaching 20 million metric tons by 2040. Thus, the rise in plastic demand is a driving force behind the calcium carbide market.
The increase in infrastructure development activities is expected to drive the growth of the calcium carbide market in the future. Infrastructure development provides essential foundational services that support economic growth and improve quality of life. Governments worldwide are ramping up their investments in infrastructure development, leading to a rise in demand for calcium carbide, as it is widely utilized in various infrastructure projects. For example, according to GitHub, a US-based software company, private investment in infrastructure projects saw a notable resurgence in 2022, with transactions increasing by 29% and overall investment value rising by 41% compared to the five-year average. Therefore, the growth in infrastructure development activities is fueling the expansion of the calcium carbide market.
The adoption of advanced production technologies is a prominent trend gaining traction in the calcium carbide market. Leveraging cutting-edge production technologies enhances overall productivity by integrating innovative methods to reduce human effort and production time. An exemplar of this trend is the introduction of CacliPro by AlzChem Group, a Germany-based chemicals company, in the Russian steel industry. CacliPro proves highly effective in the calcium treatment of molten steel, contributing to improved casting ability and enhanced mechanical qualities of the final steel products. This emphasis on technological advancement is a key aspect shaping the calcium carbide market landscape.
In May 2023, Xinjiang Tianye Co., Ltd., a chemical manufacturing company based in China, acquired Tianchen Chemical Co., Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to help Xinjiang Tianye Co., Ltd. expand its market presence, improve its production capabilities, and diversify its product range. Tianchen Chemical Co., Ltd. is also a China-based manufacturer that produces various chemical materials, including fertilizers and plastics.
Major companies operating in the calcium carbide market include AlzChem AG, Carbide Industries LLC, DCM Shriram Ltd., Denka Company Limited, Inner Mongolia Biayanhu Chemical Co. Ltd., Iran Carbide Co., KC Group Ltd., Lonza Group Ltd., MCB Industries Sdn. Bhd., Merck KGaA, Mil-Spec Industries Corporation, PT Emdeki Utama Tbk, Xinjiang Tianye Co. Ltd., Ningxia Jinhaoyuan Chemical Group Co. Ltd., Santa Cruz Biotechnology Inc., Thermo Fisher Scientific, American Elements Corp., Madhuraj Industrial Gases Pvt. Ltd., All Win Aluminium Industries, Powder Pack Chem, Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co. Ltd., Erdos Xinhua Silicon Metal Industries Co. Ltd., Aldon Corporation, Praxair Inc., SA Calcium Carbide.
North America will be the largest region in the calcium carbide market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the calcium carbide market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa.
Calcium carbide (CaC2) is a crystalline, dark-gray chemical substance produced industrially by combining lime and coke at a temperature of approximately 2200 °C. When calcium carbide reacts with water, it generates acetylene gas and calcium hydroxide. Acetylene gas serves as a key raw material in the production of various organic compounds and functions as a fuel component in metal cutting and the manufacturing of diverse polymers.
The primary applications of calcium carbide encompass acetylene gas, calcium cyanamide, reducing and dehydrating agents, desulfurizing and deoxidizing agents, and other versatile uses. Acetylene gas is produced through the reaction of calcium carbide with water in an acetylene generator. Acetylene finds applications as a raw material in the production of various organic chemicals and as a fuel component in metal cutting, oxy-acetylene welding, and the manufacturing of several plastics. End-users of calcium carbide include the chemical, metallurgical, pharmaceutical, food, and other industries. Distribution channels for calcium carbide include both online and offline platforms.
The calcium carbide market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides calcium carbide market statistics, including calcium carbide industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a calcium carbide market share, detailed calcium carbide market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the calcium carbide industry. This calcium carbide market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The countries covered in the calcium carbide market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA.
The calcium carbide market consists of sales of calcium carbide that is used in steel manufacturing and as a reducing agent in various chemical processes. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Calcium Carbide Market Characteristics3. Calcium Carbide Market Trends and Strategies4. Calcium Carbide Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics and Covid and Recovery on the Market32. Global Calcium Carbide Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Calcium Carbide Market34. Recent Developments in the Calcium Carbide Market
5. Global Calcium Carbide Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Calcium Carbide Market Segmentation
7. Calcium Carbide Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Calcium Carbide Market
9. China Calcium Carbide Market
10. India Calcium Carbide Market
11. Japan Calcium Carbide Market
12. Australia Calcium Carbide Market
13. Indonesia Calcium Carbide Market
14. South Korea Calcium Carbide Market
15. Western Europe Calcium Carbide Market
16. UK Calcium Carbide Market
17. Germany Calcium Carbide Market
18. France Calcium Carbide Market
19. Italy Calcium Carbide Market
20. Spain Calcium Carbide Market
21. Eastern Europe Calcium Carbide Market
22. Russia Calcium Carbide Market
23. North America Calcium Carbide Market
24. USA Calcium Carbide Market
25. Canada Calcium Carbide Market
26. South America Calcium Carbide Market
27. Brazil Calcium Carbide Market
28. Middle East Calcium Carbide Market
29. Africa Calcium Carbide Market
30. Calcium Carbide Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Calcium Carbide Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Calcium Carbide Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Calcium Carbide Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on calcium carbide market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for calcium carbide? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The calcium carbide market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Application: Acetylene Gas; Calcium Cyanamide; Reducing And Dehydrating Agents; Desulfurizing And Deoxidizing Agent; Other Applications2) By End-User: Chemical; Metallurgy; Pharmaceutical; Food; Other End-users
3) By Distribution Channel: Online; Offline
Subsegments:
1) By Acetylene Gas: Industrial Uses (welding, cutting); Chemical Synthesis2) By Calcium Cyanamide: Fertilizers; Agricultural Chemicals
3) By Reducing and Dehydrating Agents: Metal Production; Chemical Manufacturing
4) By Desulfurizing and Deoxidizing Agent: Steel Production; Non-Ferrous Metal Processing
5) By Other Applications: Carbide Lamps; Calcium Carbide for Phosphor Production; Rubber and Plastics Industry
Key Companies Mentioned: AlzChem AG; Carbide Industries LLC; DCM Shriram Ltd.; Denka Company Limited; Inner Mongolia Biayanhu Chemical Co. Ltd.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
The major companies featured in this Calcium Carbide market report include:- AlzChem AG
- Carbide Industries LLC
- DCM Shriram Ltd.
- Denka Company Limited
- Inner Mongolia Biayanhu Chemical Co. Ltd.
- Iran Carbide Co.
- KC Group Ltd.
- Lonza Group Ltd.
- MCB Industries Sdn. Bhd.
- Merck KGaA
- Mil-Spec Industries Corporation
- PT Emdeki Utama Tbk
- Xinjiang Tianye Co. Ltd.
- Ningxia Jinhaoyuan Chemical Group Co. Ltd.
- Santa Cruz Biotechnology Inc.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
- American Elements Corp.
- Madhuraj Industrial Gases Pvt. Ltd.
- All Win Aluminium Industries
- Powder Pack Chem
- Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co. Ltd.
- Erdos Xinhua Silicon Metal Industries Co. Ltd.
- Aldon Corporation
- Praxair Inc.
- SA Calcium Carbide
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 200 |
| Published | January 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 18.96 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 26.32 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 8.5% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 26 |
