#talc #market is anticipated to grow in the forecast period due to growing opportunities in the paper, plastic and coating applications. The major driving factors for the growth of this industry are increasing usage of paints and coatings in construction and industrial sectors and growth in demand for plastics in the automotive sector. Emerging trends, which have a direct impact on the dynamics of the industry, include growing production of specialty micronized grade talc for plastic and increasing demand for talc in lightweight automotive plastic parts.