HS Code:
Calcium, classified under HS Code 2805.12, refers to calcium in its elemental form or as compounds used in various industrial applications. It is primarily utilized in metallurgy as a reducing agent, in the production of alloys, and in the manufacturing of cement and other chemicals. Calcium compounds are also critical in agriculture (as fertilizers) and in the food industry (as additives). Global trade in calcium and its derivatives is influenced by industrial demand, raw material availability, and regional production capacities.
Total Trade Volume
USD 1.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 450 million
37.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 200 million
16.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 150 million
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 100 million
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 80 million
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
12% (imposed by certain developing nations to protect domestic industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU internal trade or USMCA)
Rising demand for calcium in renewable energy applications
Increased trade volume due to use in battery technologies and energy storage systems
2021-2022
Shift towards sustainable mining practices
Higher production costs but improved market access in environmentally conscious regions like the EU
2020-2022
Growth in agricultural sector demand
Boost in calcium carbonate trade for fertilizers, especially in Asia-Pacific
2019-2022
China introduced tighter export controls on calcium compounds to prioritize domestic supply for its growing industrial sector.
March 2023
Potential price increases globally and supply chain disruptions for importing countries like the US and India.
The European Union's Green Deal policies have imposed stricter environmental standards on calcium mining and processing, affecting imports.
January 2023
Increased costs for non-compliant exporters but opportunities for sustainable producers.
The US Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has spurred demand for calcium in cement and steel production for construction projects.
November 2021
Significant rise in imports from Canada and Mexico under favorable USMCA terms.