Gypsum products market in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

The US gypsum products market began the period at 22.2 million tons in 2018, supported by rising demand from nonresidential construction projects such as hospitals and schools. The following year, however, market volume contracted to 19.3 million tons.

A strong recovery commenced in 2020, with market volume growing to 21.8 million tons as the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a shift toward sustainable and eco-friendly building materials, prompting manufacturers to invest in lightweight and recyclable gypsum solutions. This expansion accelerated sharply, reaching 26.4 million tons in 2021 and 32.1 million tons in 2022. The growth was driven by the increased adoption of synthetic gypsum, which reduced reliance on natural reserves, and significant capacity expansions by key manufacturers to meet construction sector demand. Stricter building codes emphasizing fire safety and soundproofing further shaped production during these years.

The market's development continued with major investments in new production facilities, such as Georgia-Pacific's $325 million wallboard plant in Texas opened in late 2023, and the launch of specialized fire-resistant product ranges by companies like Boral Plasterboard. These activities reflected the ongoing industry focus on innovation and supply chain resilience to cater to the demand for energy-efficient construction materials.

Production gypsum products in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, the United States of America, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, produced 22 394 K t of gypsum products, marking a 14.9% increase from the previous year. Production reached its lowest point in 2019 at 19 490 K t, with the largest decline of 13.4% occurring that year. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 22 518 K t. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 12.2%, averaging an annualized rate of 3.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of gypsum products in the United States of America, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, was valued at 5 905 M $ US, showing a moderate year-on-year gain of 8.6%. The value hit its minimum in 2019 at 5 438 M $ US, with the largest decline of 9.9% that year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 6 035 M $ US. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 2.4%, translating to an annualized rate of 0.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports gypsum products from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Exports in kind, K t

Gypsum product exports from the United States of America, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 733.3 K t, reflecting a small drop of 1.7% from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 10.5%, while the peak was in 2018 at 833.5 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 11.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Canada remained the primary market for exports in kind, accounting for 83.2% of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed across numerous other destinations.

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

World map of product's exports from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Gypsum product exports from the United States of America, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 193.4 M $ US, showing a drop of 7.1% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 223.4 M $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 3.8%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 10.1%, averaging an annualized decline of 3.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Canada, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic were the key destinations for exports in value terms. Canada accounted for 69.3% of exports, Mexico for 3.7%, and the Dominican Republic for 3.0%, together representing 76.0% of total flows.

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

World map of product's exports from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020

Imports gypsum products to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Imports in kind, K t

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. Imports bottomed in 2020 at 118.4 K t, which is 78.4% lower than in 2019, and peaked in 2019 at 549.3 K t, with a 4.6-fold difference between these years. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 4.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico and Canada remained the main markets for imports in kind, jointly accounting for 96.7% of total flows. Other partners made up the remaining share.

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

World map of product's imports to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, gypsum product imports into the United States of America, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, amounted to 163.3 M $ US, up by 4.7% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 164.9 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 10.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 5.4%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 9.1%, averaging an annualized rate of 3.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Over 2017 to 2020, Mexico was the dominant destination for imports in value terms of gypsum products to the United States of America, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, accounting for 70.5% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among a number of smaller markets.

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

World map of product's imports to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020