Market Forecast by Countries (United States, Canada), By Product Type (Wallboard, Ceiling Board, Pre-decorated Board, Others), By Applications (Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings, Residential, Industrial, Commercial, Institutional) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC075023 | Publication Date: Aug 2021 | Updated Date: Mar 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 200 | No. of Figures: 90 | No. of Tables: 30 | |
North America Gypsum Board Market report thoroughly covers the market by product type, applications and countries. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
The North America gypsum board market was valued at USD 14.3 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 21.9 billion by 2031, owing to increased construction activity, rising demand for sustainable building materials, and advancements in manufacturing technology, all of which support market growth across residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
The North America gypsum board market is projected to rise significantly in the next years, owing to increased construction activity, rising demand for sustainable and fire-resistant building materials, and advances in manufacturing technology. Growth in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors contributes to market expansion throughout the region.
According to 6Wresearch, North America Gypsum Board Market size is expected to grow at a significant CAGR of 4.8% during 2025-2031. Growing demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly building materials is driving significant increase in the North America gypsum board market. Because of its minimal environmental effect, recyclability, and great durability, gypsum boards find great application in building projects. They are also a recommended choice in homes and businesses since they have great sound insulating quality. Their demand has been raised even further by the growing trend in green building projects and energy-efficient construction.
Furthermore, technological developments have produced lightweight gypsum boards with fire-resistant, moisture-resistant qualities, therefore improving their use in many other fields. The growing renovation and remodeling activities, coupled with rapid urbanization, are also contributing to market expansion, making gypsum boards an essential component in modern construction and North America gypsum board market growth.
Despite a promising industry forecast, many hurdles may impede North America's gypsum board market growth. Raw material price fluctuation presents a significant obstacle since it affects manufacturers' profit margins and production expenses. Furthermore a major obstacle restricting the acceptance of gypsum board goods in some areas is consumers' ignorance about their advantages and uses. Further limiting market growth are competition from substitute building materials such fiber cement, wood, and metal panels. Furthermore challenging manufacturers and distributors working in the sector are supply chain interruptions and changing demand resulting from economic uncertainty.
Notable trends influencing the North America gypsum board industry are determining its expansion direction. Gypsum boards provide flexibility in terms of textures, colors, and patterns, so they are being more and more used in interior decoration and design. This trend has been spurred by the increased need for aesthetically pleasing and personalized interior solutions. Rising acceptance of lightweight gypsum boards—which offer simple installation, cost-effectiveness, and improved transportation efficiency relative to conventional heavy panels—is another important change. Furthermore supporting market demand throughout residential and commercial building are developments in gypsum board manufacture, including the release of fire-resistant and moisture-resistant versions.
Driven mostly by a growing construction sector, the North America gypsum board market offers many investment prospects. Growing awareness of sustainable building techniques has generated great demand for environmentally friendly, energy-efficient products including gypsum boards. Along with restorations and remodeling operations, the explosion of residential and commercial infrastructure projects presents rich development opportunities for market participants.
Furthermore, there are major chances for expansion in smart cities and sustainable housing projects by raising expenditures on them. Further improving investment possibilities is the creation of creative gypsum board solutions including impact-resistant and antibacterial boards. Businesses that give strategic alliances and technical innovation first priority will be able to seize growing market possibilities.
The highly competitive North America gypsum board industry is being driven by several well-known businesses fostering innovation and market growth. Important participants in the sector are Georgia-Pacific LLC, USG Corporation, National Gypsum Company, and Saint-Gobain S.A. These businesses heavily commit to research and development in order to improve sustainability, durability, and quality of products. Strategic alliances, acquisitions, and mergers all help much to increase market presence. Important firms also concentrate on growing their distribution networks, streamlining supply chains, and using digital technology for higher efficiency. These businesses want to keep a competitive advantage and satisfy the rising need for creative gypsum board solutions by continuous investments in technological developments.
By means of several regulations and programs, governments all throughout North America are aggressively encouraging sustainable building techniques. Encouragement of the use of ecologically friendly materials as gypsum boards in building, the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has launched the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. Likewise, Canada has put measures in place to improve energy-efficient construction codes, therefore encouraging sustainable urban growth. Using recycled and low-carbon-emission products has incentives that help to increase market expansion even more. Furthermore encouraging demand for innovative gypsum board products and a good business environment for manufacturers and suppliers are laws requiring fire safety and moisture resistance in buildings.
Driven by growing urbanization, increasing building activity, and a change toward sustainable building solutions, the North America gypsum board market is set for significant expansion in the next years. Demand is likely to be driven by growing consumer awareness of environmentally friendly and highly performance building materials. Technological developments will enable the creation of more robust, lightweight, and multifunctional gypsum boards, so increasing market growth. Innovation will also be spurred by key player cooperation, automation initiatives, and digitalization in industry. The North America gypsum board market is expected to develop steadily and long-term as infrastructure projects and renovations keep increasing.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments and their leading categories.
According to Ravi Bhandari, Research Head, 6Wresearch, the wallboard segment dominates the North American gypsum board market, accounting for the majority of revenues. Its broad application in residential, commercial, and industrial building, combined with advantages such as durability, fire resistance, and ease of installation, contributes to its high market presence and demand.
The United States dominates the North American gypsum board market, driven by increased construction activity, rising demand for sustainable building materials, and strong infrastructure development. The country's rising residential and commercial projects add to its leading market position and expansion.
The North America Gypsum Board Market report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 North America Gypsum Board Market Overview |
3.1 North America Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 North America Gypsum Board Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 North America Gypsum Board Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 North America Gypsum Board Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 North America Gypsum Board Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 North America Gypsum Board Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 North America Gypsum Board Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
4 North America Gypsum Board Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 North America Gypsum Board Market Trends |
6 North America Gypsum Board Market, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1 North America Gypsum Board Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2 North America Gypsum Board Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
7 United States Gypsum Board Market, 2021 - 2031 |
7.1 United States Gypsum Board Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2 United States Gypsum Board Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
8 Canada Gypsum Board Market, 2021 - 2031 |
8.1 Canada Gypsum Board Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2 Canada Gypsum Board Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
9 North America Gypsum Board Market Key Performance Indicators |
10 North America Gypsum Board Market - Opportunity Assessment |
10.1 North America Gypsum Board Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
10.2 North America Gypsum Board Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
10.3 North America Gypsum Board Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
11 North America Gypsum Board Market - Competitive Landscape |
11.1 North America Gypsum Board Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
11.2 North America Gypsum Board Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
12 Company Profiles |
13 Recommendations |
14 Disclaimer |