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Gypsum products market in the United States

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The U.S. gypsum products market contracted in 2019 to 19.3 million tons but rebounded strongly from 2020 onward, reaching 32.1 million tons by 2022. This recovery was driven by increased residential construction in the Southern U.S., where population growth spurred housing demand, while nonresidential projects like hospitals and schools sustained orders for drywall and ceiling tiles.

Stringent environmental regulations encouraged the use of synthetic gypsum from flue gas desulfurization, aligning with green building certifications such as LEED. Manufacturers invested in automation and launched new product lines with improved fire resistance and energy efficiency, catering to a consumer shift toward sustainable building materials.

Industry consolidation and modernization continued, with Saint-Gobain acquiring gypsum paperboard assets in 2023 and USG Corporation upgrading plants in Ohio and Florida. These enhancements supported production capacity amid steady demand for fire-resistant and sound-dampening interior materials, reinforced by a 3.3% rise in U.S. construction spending in 2024.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2022
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2022
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2022
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the United States, 2018–2022
  1. 5.1.1. Production - total information
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production the United States in value, 2018–2022, M $ US
  3. 5.1.3. Annual dynamics of production the United States in kind, 2018–2022, K t
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production gypsum products in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2019, gypsum products production in the United States reached its lowest point at 19,490 thousand tons, declining by 13.4% from the previous year. However, production rebounded strongly in 2020, reaching 22,394 thousand tons—a 14.9% increase compared to 2019. The peak production occurred in 2018 at 22,518 thousand tons. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall production grew by 12.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.8%	(13.4%)	14.9%	3.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of gypsum products output in the United States dipped to its lowest level in 2019 at $5,438 million, falling by 9.9% from the previous year. In 2020, it recovered to $5,905 million, marking an 8.6% increase compared to 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at $6,035 million. From 2017 to 2020, the total value of production rose by 2.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.6%	(9.9%)	8.6%	0.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports gypsum products from the United States

Exports in kind, K t

Gypsum products exports from the United States declined for the second year in a row in 2020, totaling 733.3 thousand tons—a slight decrease of 1.7% from 2019. The largest drop occurred in 2019, with a 10.5% reduction. Exports peaked in 2018 at 833.5 thousand tons, which also saw the biggest increase of 11.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.9%	(10.5%)	(1.7%)	(0.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Canada was the dominant destination for U.S. gypsum products exports in volume terms, absorbing 83.2% of the total. The remaining share was distributed among a variety of smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

U.S. gypsum products exports in value terms fell for the second consecutive year in 2020, amounting to $193.4 million—a 7.1% decrease from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at $223.4 million, which also experienced the largest increase of 3.8%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports declined by 10.1%, with an average annual decrease of 3.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.8%	(6.8%)	(7.1%)	(3.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the main markets for U.S. gypsum products exports in value terms were Canada, accounting for 69.3% of total exports; Mexico, with 3.7%; and the Dominican Republic, at 3.0%. Together, these three countries represented 76.0% of all export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports gypsum products to the United States

Imports in kind, K t

The U.S. gypsum products import market showed volatility during the observed period. Imports peaked in 2019 at 549.3 thousand tons, increasing by 4.5% from the previous year, but then fell sharply to a low of 118.4 thousand tons in 2020—a drop of 78.4% from 2019. The difference between the peak and trough was 4.6 times.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.2%	4.5%	(78.4%)	(38.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico and Canada together accounted for 96.7% of total U.S. gypsum products imports in volume terms, with other countries forming a diverse but minor share.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of gypsum products imports into the United States reached $163.3 million, up by 4.7% from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at $164.9 million, which saw the largest increase of 10.2%. In 2019, imports declined by 5.4%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 9.1%, with an average annual rate of 3.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.2%	(5.4%)	4.7%	3.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, U.S. gypsum products imports in value terms were heavily concentrated on Mexico, which represented 70.5% of total flows. Other countries collectively made up the remaining share.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io