Calcium Chloride Plant Expansion at Bharuch
DCM Shriram partially commissioned a new Calcium Chloride plant, adding supply capacity and potentially easing market tightness.
Calcium Chloride Price Trend Analysis 2026: Latest News, Supply Demand Analysis, Price Drivers, Market Insights & Historical Prices
Written ByPragati Agarwal
Calcium Chloride Latest Development
Calcium Chloride Plant Partial Commissioning
DCM Shriram has begun partial commissioning of its Calcium Chloride plant at Bharuch, increasing supply capacity for the commodity. The expansion is expected to ease market supply and support a downward pressure on prices.
Calcium Chloride Latest Prices October 2026
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium Chloride | China | FOB | USD 213.10/MT | October 2026 |
| Calcium Chloride | India | CIF | USD 338.80/MT | October 2026 |
| Calcium Chloride | USA | CIF | USD 404.82/MT | October 2026 |
| Calcium Chloride | Germany | CIF | USD 328.10/MT | October 2026 |
| Calcium Chloride | Canada | CIF | USD 414.82/MT | October 2026 |
| Calcium Chloride | China | FOB | USD 193.89/MT | September 2026 |
| Calcium Chloride | India | CIF | USD 318.89/MT | September 2026 |
| Calcium Chloride | USA | CIF | USD 364.89/MT | September 2026 |
| Calcium Chloride | Germany | CIF | USD 335.89/MT | September 2026 |
| Calcium Chloride | Canada | CIF | USD 374.89/MT | September 2026 |
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Calcium Chloride Price Trend Q2 2026
- Calcium chloride markets remained broadly stable during Q2 2026, with steady industrial consumption balancing adequate supply and uneven logistics costs.
- Chlorine-chain availability improved in Europe, while higher fuel and delivery expenses provided some support to delivered costs.
- Demand from de-icing, oilfield fluids, construction and industrial processing remained steady, though project timing limited stronger purchasing.
Asia
In China, the average Calcium Chloride price was USD 169/MT (FOB) in June, while India recorded USD 257/MT (CIF) during June. Asian calcium chloride conditions remained broadly stable through Q2, with Chinese market observations showing little movement across the quarter. Supply remained sufficient, while differences in purity, grade and delivery location continued to create variation between supplier offers. Demand from water treatment, construction, industrial processing and oilfield applications provided a steady base, but there was no strong demand surge to push the market materially higher. India's higher landed value reflected import, freight and distribution costs rather than a significant regional supply shortage.
Europe
Germany saw an average June price of USD 290/MT (CIF). European calcium chloride conditions remained stable as chlorine-chain production improved during Q2. European chlorine output increased 3.3% year on year, indicating better upstream availability for hydrochloric-acid-linked chemical production. At the same time, industrial demand remained supported by construction, water treatment and chemical applications. Some oilfield and completion-fluid activity faced order-timing uncertainty, limiting stronger buying momentum. Higher energy and transportation expenses continued to support delivered costs, preventing a pronounced downward movement.
North America
In the USA, Calcium Chloride averaged USD 324/MT (CIF) in June. North American conditions remained firm to stable, supported by established industrial demand and higher distribution costs. A major calcium chloride supplier reported its strongest Industrial Chemicals revenue in a decade during Q1, indicating a healthy base of industrial consumption entering Q2. Some completion-fluid orders were subject to timing delays, keeping demand uneven. Higher diesel costs also raised the cost of transporting bulk material, providing support to delivered values even as overall supply remained adequate.
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According to Procurement Resource, calcium chloride prices are expected to remain broadly stable, with steady industrial demand and elevated transportation costs offsetting comfortable supply availability.
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- Calcium chloride prices moved unevenly in Q1’26, with Asia firm early in the quarter before softening, Europe remaining cost-supported, and North America showing a firmer tone.
- Feedstock and production costs were influenced by hydrochloric acid, limestone, energy, drying, packaging, and freight. The Strait of Hormuz disruption raised fuel and shipping risk across chemical supply chains.
- Downstream demand was mixed. De-icing, oilfield, dust control, concrete acceleration, road maintenance, and industrial applications supported consumption, but weak construction activity limited stronger gains in Asia and Europe.
Asia
Asian calcium chloride prices showed early firmness in Q1’26, led by China, but softened later as construction demand weakened and buyers avoided heavy restocking. China’s real estate development investment fell 11.2% year-on-year in January-March, and newly started floor space dropped 20.3%, reducing demand from concrete acceleration, construction additives, and dust-control applications. Industrial activity gave some support, as value added of industrial enterprises above designated size rose 6.1% year-on-year. However, this was not enough to offset weak building-sector demand. Freight and fuel volatility after the Hormuz disruption added cost pressure for regional chemical logistics.
Europe
European calcium chloride prices were stable-to-firm in Q1’26, supported mainly by energy and processing costs. Euro area industrial producer prices rose 3.4% month-on-month in March, and energy prices increased 11.1%, raising costs for brine processing, drying, packaging, and transport. Demand stayed limited because construction activity remained weak. Euro area construction output fell 1.2% year-on-year in March, and building construction declined 7.1%, reducing consumption from construction additives and winter maintenance channels.
North America
North American calcium chloride prices were firmer in Q1’26 due to higher inorganic chemical costs, deicing demand, and road maintenance activity. The U.S. PPI for other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing rose from 162.501 in January to 164.280 in March. Construction spending reached USD 2,185.5 billion in March, up 1.6% year-on-year, supporting use in concrete, road work, dust control, and infrastructure applications.
About Calcium Chloride
Calcium chloride is a white crystalline salt of calcium with high solubility in water. This salt finds applications commonly in several industrial and household applications. It acts as a desiccant for moisture absorption in de-icing roads and food processes. Its ability to attract and hold water molecules makes it effective for tasks like controlling humidity and accelerating concrete curing.
Calcium Chloride Product Detail
HS Code
28272000
Chemical Formula
CaCl2
CAS Number
10043-52-4
Molecular Weight
110.98 g/mol
Industrial Uses
Desiccant and moisture controller, Hydrate inhibition, Wastewater treatment, Food and beverage industry
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NAMA Chemicals, Tetra Technologies, Solvay, Koruma Klor Alkali, Weifang Haibin Chemical, Oxychem
Synonyms
Calcium dichloride
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China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Israel, Hongkong, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Australia, and New Zealand
Europe
Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy,Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece
North America
United States and Canada
Latin America
Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru
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South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco
CurrencyUS$ (Data can also be provided in local currency)
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Calcium Chloride Production Processes
Limestone and hydrochloric acid undergo a neutralization reaction to produce a calcium chloride solution when conditions such as pressure and temperature are set standard.
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Delivering price trend analysis and procurement market insights at Procurement Resource, with expertise in identifying commodity patterns, supporting purchasing strategies, and improving cost efficiency through actionable market intelligence.
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