Talc Market Report 2026

The talc market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.73 billion in 2025 to $6.07 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of industrial mineral mining, rising demand from ceramics and plastics industries, growth in cosmetic product manufacturing, availability of surface and underground mining techniques, increasing use of talc as functional filler.

The talc market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.35 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for cosmetic-grade talc, rising focus on environmentally compliant mining, expansion of talc use in lightweight plastics, growing demand from pharmaceutical applications, increasing adoption of refined talc processing technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for high-purity talc grades, rising focus on sustainable mining practices, growing use of talc in cosmetic and personal care products, expansion of industrial talc applications, enhanced emphasis on product consistency and whiteness.

The increasing demand in the paints and coatings industry is expected to drive the growth of the talc market. This demand is fueled by the need for high-performance products that offer enhanced durability, weather resistance, and aesthetic appeal in both residential and commercial applications. Talc improves paint quality by enhancing durability, moisture resistance, and smoothness, making it essential in the construction and automotive sectors where high-quality coatings are crucial. For instance, according to the World Paint and Coatings Industry Association, a Belgium-based international non-profit organization, the global paints and coatings market reached $185.5 billion in 2023, a 3.2% increase from 2022. Thus, rising demand in the paints and coatings industry is set to propel the talc market forward.

The expanding pharmaceutical industry is expected to drive the growth of the talc market in the coming years. The pharmaceutical industry encompasses the sector primarily engaged in the discovery, development, production, and commercialization of drugs and medications for medical use. Talc is used in the pharmaceutical industry to reduce friction between powder particles, enabling them to flow more freely during tablet compression. This ensures consistent tablet formation and prevents issues such as sticking or capping. For example, in 2023, the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), a Brussels-based trade association, reported that North America accounted for 23 % of global pharmaceutical sales, compared with 22 % for Europe, highlighting growing medicine consumption. Thus, the expanding pharmaceutical industry is propelling the growth of the talc market.

Leading companies in the talc market are investing in specialized production facilities, such as talc processing plants, to boost productivity and improve commercial outcomes. Talc processing plants are facilities where talc is mined, milled, and refined to produce various grades for industries including cosmetics, plastics, paints, and pharmaceuticals. For example, in November 2023, Imerys S.A., a France-based company specializing in industrial minerals production, inaugurated a new talc processing plant in Wuhu, China. This facility, Imerys’ largest recent investment in the region, is dedicated to producing high-value specialty talcs for the automotive polymers market. It manufactures a range of engineered talcs - such as high aspect ratio, ultrafine, and micro lamellar types, including HAR, Jetfine, and Steamic - designed to enhance the mechanical properties of talc-reinforced plastics used in metal replacement for modern vehicles, alongside the ImerFlex line for downgauging tire inner liners.

Major companies operating in the talc market are Imery SA, SCR-Sibelco NV, Minerals Technologies Inc., Nippon Talc Co. Ltd., Elementis plc, R.T. Vanderbilt Holding Company Inc. - Gouverneur Talc, 20 Microns Limited, Ashapura Minchem Ltd., Golcha Group, Mondo Minerals, Magris Performance Materials, ANAND TALC, Haichen Minchem Co. Ltd., Shri Vinayak Industries, AKJ MinChem Pvt. Ltd., LITHOS Industrial Minerals GmbH, Liaoning Aihai Talc Co. Ltd., Oriental Talc Pvt. Ltd., Pingdu Talc Mining Co. Ltd., Sun Minerals Pvt. Ltd.

Eastern Europe was the largest region in the talc market in 2025. The regions covered in the talc market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the talc market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The talc market includes revenues earned by entities by providing mining services such as conventional drilling and blasting methods. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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