Segments - Gypsum Market by Type (Synthetic [FGD gypsum, Fluorogypsum, Citrogypsum, and Phoshogypsum] and Natural [Selenite, Gypsite, Rock Gypsum, Alabaster, and Satin Spar]), Application (Agriculture, Drywalls, Plaster, Cement, Gypsum Blocks, and Others), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2031
The global Gypsum Market size was USD 7.3 Billion in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 12.55 Billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 6.2% during 2023–2031. The market is propelled by rising demand for gypsum from the construction industry.
Rising construction activities worldwide are majorly driving the demand for gypsum. Manufacturing of different building materials including cement, plasterboard, and drywall requires gypsum. The rapidly flourishing construction industry, owing to a boom in urbanization and real estate buying is set to benefit the market. In addition, the use of gypsum in agriculture to improve soil structure is expected to support market growth, due to the increasing adoption of soil treatments for improving production.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, Mineral Commodity Summaries, January 2023, the crude Gypsum’s domestic production was estimated to be worth about USD 250 million and production volume to be 21 million tons in 2022. Its domestic consumption was majorly in the production of cement, manufacture of plaster, and wallboard products, which reached 42 million tons, up by 3% from 2021.
The research report finds that the COVID-19 pandemic affected the gypsum market, owing to a decline in demand from major end-user industries. The construction industry globally faced significant hurdles, owing to lockdown and workforce shortage. The trade activities witnessed a downfall, owing to supply chain restrictions. However, post the normalization of the COVID-19 pandemic, the building constructions are surging at a rapid pace, thereby, aiding the market in recovery.
AI advancements are anticipated to have a considerable impact on the gypsum market. This technology is helping the mining industry to optimize several procedures, improve safety, and enhance accuracy in the exploration of minerals. AI tools are likely to be implemented by market players in production, supply chain, and customer relationship operations. This is expected to speed up production and supply chain while eliminating errors and resource loss. Gypsum’s major end-users, the construction industry and building material suppliers, are exploring ways to use AI to improve sustainability. This is set to create opportunities in the market.
Increasing demand from the construction industry is likely to be the major driving factor of the market. Building materials made with gypsum such as cement, plasterboard, drywall, and others are major components in modern construction activities. In recent years, building activities have grown at an exponential pace all over the world, owing to increasing demand for residential and commercial real estate. This, in turn, is expected to boost the gypsum material demand from the construction industry.
According to the recently published study by Oxford Economics, globally, construction work done is likely to reach USD 13.9 trillion in 2037 from USD 9.7 trillion in 2022, a growth of USD 4.2 trillion, during the next 15 years. This growth is mainly driven by China, India, and the US, with increasing construction activities.
Rising use in the agriculture sector is another key driver of the market. Gypsum is beneficial for plant growth, as it supplies Sulphur and calcium, which enhances crop production. The mineral is further used to improve soil structure. Gypsum addition to the soil helps reduce soil erosion, as it improves its ability to soak the water post precipitation. Its application enhances soil’s water percolation and aeration. The increasing awareness about the need for time-to-time soil treatment, to better its quality, is expected to propel the Gypsum demand from the farming sector.
Volatility in the raw material prices is expected to hinder the gypsum market. The cost variation is mainly owing to tariffs on imports, geographical demand, stock availability, and other outside factors. The cost fluctuations are also dependent on changes occurring in the construction industry demands. Complexities in the installation of gypsum boards are likely to limit the market. Gypsum block installation is difficult on curved surfaces. Also, the durability of the board is affected by water exposure and other atmospheric factors.
Growing consumer preference for sophisticated construction materials is likely to increase opportunities in the market. The rise of disposable income and changing lifestyles has propelled demand for homes and commercial spaces with aesthetically pleasing interior designs. Building gypsum is widely used in partition projects and ceilings as a building decorative material. Moreover, the growing use of Gypsum in gardening is likely to increase opportunities in the market. It can be used in flower or vegetable gardens and around trees and shrubs to break highly compacted clay soils, making it more porous and water-absorbent.
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Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Gypsum Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2022 |
Historic Data |
2016–2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
Segmentation |
Type (Synthetic [FGD gypsum, Fluorogypsum, Citrogypsum, and Phoshogypsum] and Natural [Selenite, Gypsite, Rock Gypsum, Alabaster, and Satin Spar]), and Application (Agriculture, Drywalls, Plaster, Cement, Gypsum Blocks, and Others) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Market Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
Al Jood Natural Resources L.L.C.; American Gypsum Company, LLC.; Arcosa, Inc.; Boero USA, Inc.; FCI Aravali Gypsum and Minerals India Limited(FAGMIL); Georgia Pacific; Global Mining company; GYPSCO; HOLCIM; JONOUB GYPSUM; Knauf Digital GmbH; Mada Gypsum Company; Osman Group; Rajasthan State Mines; Saint Gobain; Vinayak Gypsum & Interiors Pvt. Ltd.; YOSHINO GYPSUM CO.,LTD; and Zawawi Group. |
Based on type, the gypsum market is bifurcated into synthetic and natural. The synthetic segment is subdivided into FGD gypsum, Fluorogypsum, Citrogypsum, and Phoshogypsum. The natural segment is fragmented into Selenite, Gypsite, Rock Gypsum, Alabaster, and Satin Spar. The synthetic segment is expected to expand at a significant growth rate during the projection period, owing to its high preference and increasing adoption of sustainability measures in the construction industry. Synthetic gypsum is environmentally friendly as it reduces dependence on mining, which affects nature. One of the most used synthetic types, flue-gas-desulfurization gypsum (FGD Gypsum) is derived from removing sulfur dioxide (SO2) from gas pollutants in fossil fuel-based power plants.
The natural segment is anticipated to witness considerable growth in the coming years, owing to its rising applications in different end-user industries. For example, one of the natural types, Selenite gypsum is a widely used material in drywall, paints, tiles, Plaster of Paris, and fertilizers. Alabaster, another natural gypsum is used in developing small artistic products. As it is a rare mineral, alabaster is mixed with other construction materials to expand its use.
On the basis of application, the global market is segregated into agriculture, drywalls, plaster, cement, gypsum blocks, and others. The cement segment is projected to register a considerable CAGR during the forecast period, owing to increasing demand from the construction industry. Gypsum is essential raw material to control the hardening of the cement. It is usually termed as the retarding agent of the cement, as it prevents cement setting and allows long working time on shaping constructions. The cement demand is rising owing to increasing construction all over the world, which is likely to support the gypsum demand growth in this segment.
In terms of region, the global gypsum market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific is expected to dominate the market during the projection period, owing to a significant rise in construction projects in this region in the recent years. Developing economies, such as India and China are witnessing a rapid rise of the real estate market with the high population, increasing urbanization, and industrialization. Supportive policies from various governments toward increasing housing for a large population further benefit the market in this region. Increasing expenditure in real estate and agriculture, two of the major end-user industries of Gypsum, is likely to further drive the regional market.
The market in North America is projected to grow rapidly in the coming years, owing to the increasing production of synthetic gypsum. Rising export of gypsum from the US is further supporting the market. Increasing production of building materials with Gypsum is fueling the demand in the market. Furthermore, consumer preference for high-quality interiors in homes further propels the regional market.
According to the Observatory of the Economic Complexity (OEF), in 2021, the US exported Gypsum worth USD 54.5 million. In that same year, the country imported Gypsum worth USD 116 million, becoming its 2nd largest importer worldwide.
The global Gypsum Market has been segmented on the basis of
Key players competing in the Gypsum Market are Al Jood Natural Resources L.L.C.; American Gypsum Company, LLC.; Arcosa, Inc.; Boero USA, Inc.; FCI Aravali Gypsum and Minerals India Limited (FAGMIL); Georgia Pacific; Global Mining company; GYPSCO; HOLCIM; JONOUB GYPSUM; Knauf Digital GmbH; Mada Gypsum Company; Osman Group; Rajasthan State Mines; Saint Gobain; Vinayak Gypsum & Interiors Pvt. Ltd.; YOSHINO GYPSUM CO.,LTD; and Zawawi Group.
These companies adopted development strategies including mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, collaboration, product launches, and production expansion to expand their consumer base worldwide. The competitive landscape covers key insights into growth strategies adopted by major market players.