Synthetic gypsum market seen reaching $2.43 billion by 2030

The synthetic gypsum market is projected to expand to $2.43 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company, as construction demand, environmental rules and low-carbon manufacturing push wider use of recycled gypsum inputs. Asia-Pacific is expected to lead growth, while phosphogypsum remains the largest product segment.

Why it matters: - Synthetic gypsum is moving deeper into construction materials as builders and manufacturers look for lower-carbon inputs with reliable supply. - The market’s growth reflects tighter environmental standards, circular economy policies and rising demand for gypsum boards, cement additives and ceiling products. - The report projects the market will reach $2.43 billion by 2030.

What happened: - The Business Research Company published its Synthetic Gypsum Global Market Report 2026 on October 13, 2026. - The report says the synthetic gypsum market is forecast to grow at a 6% CAGR through 2030. - Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA led global synthetic gypsum sales in 2025 with a 3% market share. - Knauf Gips KG and CNBM each held 3% of the market in 2025. - Etex NV, HOLCIM, Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC, National Gypsum Company and Heidelberg Materials AG each held 2%. - Eagle Materials Inc. and Yoshino Gypsum Co., Ltd. each held 1%. - The top 10 companies accounted for 21% of total market revenue in 2025, showing a moderately fragmented market. - The report says more information is available through a free sample request. - The full report is available here.

The details: - Synthetic gypsum includes citrogypsum, fluorogypsum, phosphogypsum and titanogypsum. - Phosphogypsum is projected to be the largest type segment in 2030, representing 67% of the market and about $2 billion in value. - The report says phosphogypsum growth is supported by phosphate fertilizer output, cement and gypsum board use, and processing improvements for quality and safety. - Applications include cement, plaster, drywall, soil amendments and glass manufacturing. - Construction and agriculture are the main end-use sectors. - Asia-Pacific is projected to lead the regional market by 2030 at $1.0 billion, up from $0.7 billion in 2025. - China is expected to remain the largest national market, reaching $0.4 billion by 2030, up from $0.3 billion in 2025. - The report identifies BASF SE, Solvay SA, Lhoist Group, Graymont Limited, Carmeuse, Sibelco, Omya AG, Nouryon, Arkema SA, Evonik Industries AG, Kemira Oyj, Chemtrade Logistics Inc., Tata Chemicals Limited, Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited, Aditya Birla Chemicals and Occidental Petroleum Corporation as raw material suppliers. - It names Saint-Gobain Distribution, GMS Inc., Foundation Building Materials, USG Supply Chain, SIG plc, Travis Perkins plc, BMC Enterprises Inc., Allied Building Products, ABC Supply Co. Inc., Builders FirstSource Inc., BlueLinx Holdings Inc., Wolseley Industrial Group, White Cap Supply Holdings LLC, HD Supply Holdings Inc., Beacon Roofing Supply Inc., Lansing Building Products LLC and RWC Building Products as wholesalers and distributors. - The report lists Saint-Gobain, Knauf Gips KG, Etex Group, Georgia-Pacific LLC, National Gypsum Company, American Gypsum Company, Yoshino Gypsum Co. Ltd., Boral Limited, Gypsemna Co. LLC, PABCO Gypsum, USG Corporation, CertainTeed, James Hardie Industries plc, Holcim Ltd., CEMEX Holdings Philippines Inc., Anhui Conch Cement Company Limited, UltraTech Cement Limited, JK Cement Ltd., Dalmia Bharat Limited and China National Building Material Group Corporation as end users. - The report also names Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA, Knauf Gips KG, CNBM, Etex NV, HOLCIM, Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC, National Gypsum Company, Heidelberg Materials AG, Eagle Materials Inc., Yoshino Gypsum Co., Ltd., SCG, Taiheiyo Cement Corporation, Votorantim Cimentos, Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co., Ltd., American Gypsum Company, PABCO Building Products LLC, Gyptec Ibérica S.A., Dolina Nidy Sp.z.o.o, BauMineral and Mada Gypsum Company as major industry players.

Between the lines: - Near-net-zero manufacturing is becoming a competitive edge in the market, not just a sustainability goal. - In March 2026, Saint-Gobain India Gyproc opened India’s first Near-Net Zero Gypsum Ceiling Tiles Plant in Visakhapatnam. - The plant has annual capacity of 5 million square meters of Gyprex PVC laminated gypsum ceiling tiles. - Energy-efficient systems, advanced dust collection and low-carbon infrastructure are shaping the next wave of gypsum production. - The report says market competition is driven by capital intensity, environmental regulation, industrial by-product availability and partnerships with construction materials makers. - The report also points to a growing preference for recycled inputs that lower carbon footprints and support green building standards.

What's next: - The report expects synthetic gypsum producers to expand capacity and optimize processes as demand rises for sustainable construction inputs. - Phosphogypsum, fluorogypsum, titanogypsum and citrogypsum are identified as the most attractive growth segments through 2030. - The report says these segments could add more than $0.64 billion in market value by 2030. - It projects phosphogypsum will add $0.4 billion, while fluorogypsum and titanogypsum each add $0.1 billion and citrogypsum adds $0.04 billion. - Growth is expected to come from industrial by-product use, recycling technology and wider adoption in cement and wallboard production.

The bottom line: - Synthetic gypsum is shifting from a niche by-product to a mainstream construction material tied to sustainability, cost pressure and industrial waste reuse.