From a staggering 280 million metric tons mined globally to the wallboard in your walls, the gypsum industry is a massive yet often unseen force shaping our built environment and global trade.
Key Takeaways
- In 2022, United States gypsum production reached 22.0 million metric tons, primarily from open-pit mines in 18 states.
- World crude gypsum production in 2022 totaled 280 million metric tons, with China leading at 62 million metric tons.
- US gypsum mine output in 2021 was 21 million metric tons, a slight increase from 20.5 million in 2020.
- Global gypsum market size valued at USD 3.54 billion in 2023.
- US gypsum wallboard market revenue reached $5.2 billion in 2022.
- Global gypsum products market projected to grow at 5.2% CAGR from 2024-2030.
- US apparent gypsum consumption was 25 million metric tons in 2022.
- Global gypsum consumption for wallboard was 170 million metric tons in 2022.
- US wallboard shipments reached 33 square feet per capita in 2022.
- US gypsum exports were 0.44 million metric tons in 2022.
- US gypsum imports totaled 3.3 million metric tons in 2022, mainly from Mexico.
- Global gypsum exports valued at $1.5 billion in 2022.
- US world gypsum reserves estimated at 1.2 billion metric tons.
- Global identified gypsum resources exceed 1 trillion metric tons.
- US gypsum reserves sufficient for 50+ years at 2022 rates.
Global gypsum production and consumption are growing, with the US relying heavily on wallboard manufacturing.
Consumption and Usage Statistics
1US apparent gypsum consumption was 25 million metric tons in 2022.
Verified2Global gypsum consumption for wallboard was 170 million metric tons in 2022.
Verified3US wallboard shipments reached 33 square feet per capita in 2022.
Verified4China gypsum consumption totaled 70 million metric tons in 2022.
Directional5Europe gypsum usage in construction 45 million tons annually average 2020-2022.
Single source6US gypsum used in cement production 4.2 million tons in 2022.
Verified7India domestic gypsum consumption 6 million tons in 2022.
Verified8Global agricultural gypsum use 12 million tons per year.
Verified9US plaster shipments 1.1 million metric tons in 2022.
Directional10Middle East gypsum board consumption 15 million tons in 2022.
Single source1195% of US gypsum consumption for wallboard manufacturing in 2022.
Verified12Brazil gypsum consumption 3.5 million tons in 2022.
Verified13Global gypsum for soil amendment 8% of total consumption.
Verified14UK gypsum usage per capita 18 kg in 2022.
Directional15Mexico gypsum consumption 4 million tons in 2022.
Single source16Asia-Pacific gypsum demand grew 6% YoY in 2022.
Verified17US industrial gypsum uses 2% of total consumption.
Verified18GCC gypsum board per capita consumption 25 sqm in 2022.
Verified19Global dental gypsum consumption 0.5 million tons annually.
Directional20France gypsum plaster usage 2.8 million tons in 2022.
Single source21Australia gypsum consumption 4.2 million tons in 2022.
Verified22US gypsum for water treatment 0.8 million tons in 2022.
Verified23Turkey gypsum consumption 11.5 million tons in 2022.
Verified24Saudi Arabia gypsum usage 4 million tons in 2022.
Directional25Global recycled gypsum consumption 5 million tons in 2022.
Single source26Iran gypsum domestic use 12 million tons in 2022.
VerifiedConsumption and Usage Statistics Interpretation
While the world busily patches itself together with drywall, it's clear that gypsum, the quiet champion of construction and agriculture, is the unsung mineral holding up both our walls and our wheat.
Market and Economic Statistics
1Global gypsum market size valued at USD 3.54 billion in 2023.
Verified2US gypsum wallboard market revenue reached $5.2 billion in 2022.
Verified3Global gypsum products market projected to grow at 5.2% CAGR from 2024-2030.
Verified4China gypsum board market size was USD 10.5 billion in 2022.
Directional5North America gypsum market share was 25% of global in 2022.
Single source6Europe gypsum industry revenue estimated at EUR 2.8 billion in 2022.
Verified7Global synthetic gypsum market valued at $1.2 billion in 2023.
Verified8US gypsum import value was $120 million in 2022.
Verified9India gypsum market expected to reach $1.5 billion by 2028.
Directional10Middle East gypsum board market grew 6.5% annually to 2023.
Single source11Global gypsum plaster market size $2.1 billion in 2022.
Verified12US average gypsum selling price was $17.70 per ton in 2022.
Verified13Asia-Pacific gypsum market CAGR 7.1% forecast 2023-2030.
Verified14UK gypsum products market value £850 million in 2022.
Directional15Global gypsum recycling market $450 million in 2023.
Single source16Brazil gypsum market size $600 million in 2022.
Verified17Synthetic gypsum average price $25 per ton globally in 2022.
Verified18GCC countries gypsum market $1.1 billion in 2023.
Verified19US gypsum employment 4,500 workers in 2022.
Directional20Global gypsum board market to hit $50 billion by 2030.
Single source21Mexico gypsum market $450 million in 2022.
Verified22Europe construction gypsum demand drove 4% market growth in 2022.
Verified23Australia gypsum industry value AUD 300 million in 2022.
Verified24Global gypsum cement market $800 million projected 2028.
Directional25US gypsum wallboard plants numbered 53 in 2022.
Single sourceMarket and Economic Statistics Interpretation
While the world's attention might be on flashier tech, these figures prove that the humble gypsum board is quietly, profitably, and globally holding up the walls of modern civilization.
Production Statistics
1In 2022, United States gypsum production reached 22.0 million metric tons, primarily from open-pit mines in 18 states.
Verified2World crude gypsum production in 2022 totaled 280 million metric tons, with China leading at 62 million metric tons.
Verified3US gypsum mine output in 2021 was 21 million metric tons, a slight increase from 20.5 million in 2020.
Verified4Iran produced 16 million metric tons of gypsum in 2022, ranking second globally after China.
Directional5Synthetic gypsum production in the US accounted for 47% of total gypsum used for wallboard in 2022.
Single source6Oman gypsum production in 2022 was 13 million metric tons, driven by high-quality natural deposits.
Verified7US gypsum production value in 2022 was $390 million at mines, based on 22 million metric tons.
Verified8Spain produced 6.2 million metric tons of gypsum in 2022, mainly for export markets.
Verified9Global calcined gypsum production in 2022 estimated at 190 million metric tons.
Directional10Michigan led US gypsum production states with 5.0 million metric tons in 2022.
Single source11Turkey gypsum output reached 11 million metric tons in 2022.
Verified12Kansas produced 4.8 million metric tons of gypsum in 2022, second in the US.
Verified13Thailand's gypsum production was 8.5 million metric tons in 2022.
Verified14US byproduct gypsum from flue gas desulfurization was 12 million metric tons in 2022.
Directional15France produced 4.5 million metric tons of gypsum in 2022.
Single source16India gypsum production in 2022 was 5.8 million metric tons.
Verified17Oklahoma US state production was 2.2 million metric tons in 2022.
Verified18Global gypsum production grew by 2% from 2021 to 2022.
Verified19Algeria produced 7.2 million metric tons of gypsum in 2022.
Directional20Utah US gypsum output was 1.8 million metric tons in 2022.
Single source21Pakistan gypsum production reached 9.0 million metric tons in 2022.
Verified22Nevada produced 1.5 million metric tons in the US in 2022.
Verified23Mexico gypsum output was 3.1 million metric tons in 2022.
Verified24Wyoming US state production 1.2 million metric tons in 2022.
Directional25Australia produced 4.0 million metric tons of gypsum in 2022.
Single source26New York US production 1.0 million metric tons in 2022.
Verified27Saudi Arabia gypsum production 3.5 million metric tons in 2022.
Verified28California US output 0.9 million metric tons in 2022.
Verified29Egypt produced 12.5 million metric tons in 2022.
DirectionalProduction Statistics Interpretation
While China rightfully lords over the global gypsum mountain, producing a staggering 62 million tons, America's own surprisingly robust 22-million-ton effort, nearly half of which cleverly repurposes power plant byproduct, proves we're still building walls—and occasionally our own modest hills—quite effectively.
Reserves and Resources Statistics
1US world gypsum reserves estimated at 1.2 billion metric tons.
Verified2Global identified gypsum resources exceed 1 trillion metric tons.
Verified3US gypsum reserves sufficient for 50+ years at 2022 rates.
Verified4China gypsum reserves 1.37 billion tons recoverable.
Directional5Iran reserves 1.8 billion metric tons of gypsum.
Single source6Oman gypsum resources over 1 billion tons high purity.
Verified7Australia gypsum reserves 1.1 billion tons.
Verified8Spain reserves estimated at 400 million tons.
Verified9Mexico gypsum reserves 500 million tons.
Directional10Canada reserves 1.5 billion tons of gypsum.
Single source11Pakistan gypsum resources 4.5 billion tons.
Verified12Thailand reserves 290 million tons recoverable gypsum.
Verified13Turkey gypsum reserves 1 billion tons.
Verified14Algeria reserves 500 million tons of gypsum.
Directional15Egypt gypsum resources 2 billion tons.
Single source16India gypsum reserves only 58 million tons, low for demand.
Verified17Saudi Arabia gypsum reserves 700 million tons.
Verified18France reserves 170 million tons of gypsum.
Verified19Global gypsum deposits found in 90 countries.
Directional20US Michigan gypsum reserves 200 million tons.
Single sourceReserves and Resources Statistics Interpretation
While the world is sitting on a veritable mountain of gypsum, with some countries hoarding billions of tons like geological misers, the stark reality is that not all nations, like India with its meager 58 million tons, are invited to the drywall party.
Trade (Exports/Imports) Statistics
1US gypsum exports were 0.44 million metric tons in 2022.
Verified2US gypsum imports totaled 3.3 million metric tons in 2022, mainly from Mexico.
Verified3Global gypsum exports valued at $1.5 billion in 2022.
Verified4Spain gypsum exports 4.5 million tons in 2022 to Europe and beyond.
Directional5Oman gypsum exports reached 10 million tons in 2022, primarily to Asia.
Single source6US gypsum export value $45 million in 2022.
Verified7China gypsum imports 2 million tons in 2022.
Verified8Thailand gypsum exports 7 million tons in 2022.
Verified9Mexico gypsum exports to US 2.8 million tons in 2022.
Directional10India gypsum imports 4.5 million tons in 2022 due to low domestic reserves.
Single source11Turkey gypsum exports 5.2 million tons in 2022.
Verified12UAE gypsum imports 3.5 million tons in 2022 for construction boom.
Verified13Pakistan gypsum exports 6.8 million tons in 2022.
Verified14Canada gypsum exports to US 0.9 million tons in 2022.
Directional15Iran gypsum exports 4 million tons in 2022.
Single source16Global top exporter Oman held 12% market share in 2022.
Verified17US gypsum import average value $36 per ton in 2022.
Verified18Egypt gypsum exports 8 million tons in 2022.
Verified19Saudi Arabia gypsum imports 1.2 million tons in 2022.
Directional20Australia gypsum exports 2.5 million tons in 2022.
Single source21France gypsum exports 1.8 million tons within Europe in 2022.
Verified22Algeria gypsum exports 5.5 million tons in 2022.
Verified23Brazil gypsum imports 1.5 million tons in 2022.
Verified24UK gypsum imports from Spain 1.2 million tons in 2022.
Directional25Global gypsum trade volume 120 million tons in 2022.
Single sourceTrade (Exports/Imports) Statistics Interpretation
Despite the American dream being built with drywall, the US seems to have missed the memo on exporting it, instead playing a massive game of international catch where we eagerly import nearly eight times more gypsum than we send out.
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