Market Forecast By Product Form (Anhydrous, Hydrated), By Grade (Technical Grade, Food & Pharma Grade), By Function (Coagulant, Thickening Agent, Excipient, Desiccant, Additive, Intermediate), By End-use (Construction, Agrochemicals, Food & Beverages, Cosmetic & Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals, Paints & Coatings, Paper) And Competitive Landscape
| Product Code: ETC4864611 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Belgium continued to see significant imports of calcium sulphate, with top exporters being Metropolitan France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, and the UK. The market remained highly concentrated, as indicated by the high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was a healthy 8.14%, demonstrating sustained demand. Notably, the growth rate spiked to 17.72% from 2023 to 2024, indicating a rapid acceleration in import volumes during that period. Belgium`s calcium sulphate import market appears dynamic and poised for further expansion.

| 1 Executive Summary |
| 2 Introduction |
| 2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
| 2.2 Report Description |
| 2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
| 2.4 Research Methodology |
| 2.5 Assumptions |
| 3 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Overview |
| 3.1 Belgium Country Macro Economic Indicators |
| 3.2 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.3 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market - Industry Life Cycle |
| 3.4 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market - Porter's Five Forces |
| 3.5 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Form, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.6 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.7 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Function, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.8 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-use, 2021 & 2031F |
| 4 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Dynamics |
| 4.1 Impact Analysis |
| 4.2 Market Drivers |
| 4.2.1 Increasing demand for calcium sulphate in agriculture sector for soil conditioning and improving crop yield. |
| 4.2.2 Growth in construction industry leading to higher demand for calcium sulphate as a binding agent in construction materials. |
| 4.2.3 Rising awareness about the benefits of calcium sulphate in various industrial applications, such as food and pharmaceutical industries. |
| 4.2.1 Rising demand for calcium sulphate in construction applications (gypsum boards, flooring) |
| 4.2.2 Increased use as a food additive and coagulant in processed foods |
| 4.2.3 Growing pharmaceutical applications as excipients and fillers |
| 4.2.4 Expanding agricultural sector demand for soil conditioning and pH control |
| 4.2.5 Advancements in industrial processing and purity grades |
| 4.3 Market Restraints |
| 4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials affecting the production cost of calcium sulphate. |
| 4.3.2 Stringent regulations regarding the environmental impact of calcium sulphate production and usage. |
| 4.3.3 Competition from alternative products offering similar benefits at lower costs. |
| 4.3.1 Volatility in mining and raw material availability |
| 4.3.2 Environmental concerns related to large-scale mining and disposal |
| 4.3.3 Competition from alternative compounds (e.g., calcium carbonate) |
| 4.3.4 Regulatory restrictions on additive use in food and pharma sectors |
| 4.3.5 High processing costs for ultra-pure or pharma-grade variants |
| 4.4 Market KPI |
| 4.4.1 Average product purity levels by grade (%) |
| 4.4.2 End-use industry consumption breakdown (tons/year) |
| 4.4.3 Production yield efficiency by process type (%) |
| 4.4.4 Import vs. domestic supply ratio (%) |
| 4.4.5 Application-specific growth rate (CAGR %) |
| 5 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Trends |
| 6 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Segmentations |
| 6.1 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market, By Product Form |
| 6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
| 6.1.2 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Revenues & Volume, By Anhydrous, 2021-2031F |
| 6.1.3 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Revenues & Volume, By Hydrated, 2021-2031F |
| 6.2 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market, By Grade |
| 6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
| 6.2.2 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Revenues & Volume, By Technical Grade, 2021-2031F |
| 6.2.3 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Pharma Grade, 2021-2031F |
| 6.3 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market, By Function |
| 6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
| 6.3.2 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Revenues & Volume, By Coagulant, 2021-2031F |
| 6.3.3 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Revenues & Volume, By Thickening Agent, 2021-2031F |
| 6.3.4 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Revenues & Volume, By Excipient, 2021-2031F |
| 6.3.5 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Revenues & Volume, By Desiccant, 2021-2031F |
| 6.3.6 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Revenues & Volume, By Additive, 2021-2031F |
| 6.3.7 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Revenues & Volume, By Intermediate, 2021-2031F |
| 6.4 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market, By End-use |
| 6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
| 6.4.2 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021-2031F |
| 6.4.3 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Revenues & Volume, By Agrochemicals, 2021-2031F |
| 6.4.4 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverages, 2021-2031F |
| 6.4.5 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Revenues & Volume, By Cosmetic & Personal Care, 2021-2031F |
| 6.4.6 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceuticals, 2021-2031F |
| 6.4.7 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Revenues & Volume, By Paints & Coatings, 2021-2031F |
| 7 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
| 7.1 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Export to Major Countries |
| 7.2 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Imports from Major Countries |
| 8 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Key Performance Indicators |
| 8.1 Number of new product developments or innovations in the calcium sulphate market. |
| 8.2 Percentage increase in the adoption of calcium sulphate in different industries. |
| 8.3 Average production cost of calcium sulphate compared to previous periods. |
| 8.4 Environmental impact metrics related to calcium sulphate production and usage. |
| 8.5 Market penetration rate of calcium sulphate in Belgium compared to other regions. |
| 9 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market - Opportunity Assessment |
| 9.1 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Form, 2021 & 2031F |
| 9.2 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Opportunity Assessment, By Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
| 9.3 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Opportunity Assessment, By Function, 2021 & 2031F |
| 9.4 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-use, 2021 & 2031F |
| 10 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market - Competitive Landscape |
| 10.1 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
| 10.2 Belgium Calcium Sulphate Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
| 11 Company Profiles |
| 12 Recommendations |
| 13 Disclaimer |