Synthetic Gypsum Market by Type (FGD gypsum, Citrogypsum, Fluorogypsum, Phoshogypsum), Application (Cement, Drywall, Soil amendment, Dental), and Region (Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Forecast to 2023
[119 Pages Report] The synthetic gypsum market was valued at USD 1.37 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 1.80 Billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 4.82%. The base year considered for the study is 2017 and the market size is projected from 2018 to 2023.
The report aims at estimating the market size and future growth potential of the synthetic gypsum market across different segments, such as type, application, and region. The other objectives include providing detailed information regarding the main factors influencing the growth of the market (drivers, high growth opportunities, and industry-specific challenges). It also aims to study the individual growth trends, future prospects, and contribution of various segments to the total market. The study also analyzes opportunities in the market for stakeholders and provides details of the competitive landscape for market leaders. The study strategically profiles key players and comprehensively analyzes their core competencies.
The research methodology used to estimate and forecast the synthetic gypsum market begins with capturing the data on key vendor revenues through secondary research and associations such as the European Synthetic Gypsum Association, China Synthetic Gypsum Associations, and Synthetic Gypsum Institute. Vendor offerings were also taken into consideration to determine market segmentation. A bottom-up procedure was employed to arrive at the overall size of the global synthetic gypsum market from the revenue of key players. After arriving at the overall market size, the total market was split into several segments and subsegments, which were then verified through primary research by conducting extensive interviews with key people such as CEOs, VPs, directors, and executives. These data triangulation and market breakdown procedures were employed to complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics for all segments and subsegments. The breakdown of profiles of the primaries is depicted in the figure below:

The synthetic gypsum value chain includes raw material manufacturers such as USG Corporation (US), Lafarge Holcim (Switzerland), Delta Gypsum (US), National Gypsum (US), Synthetic Materials LLC (US), Constantia Building Products (US), and KNAUF GIPS (Germany). The other players include American Gypsum (US), PABCO Gypsum (US), British Gypsum (Europe), Georgia-Pacific (US), FEECO international (US), and Gyptec Ibθrica (Portugal). The products manufactured by these companies are used by various end-use sectors. The end-use sectors comprise industrial, construction, agriculture, and food & beverages, among others. The application of synthetic gypsum components in these sectors is because it is a recyclable, environment-friendly, lightweight concrete material, and can also be used as a fertilizer in soil amendment to improve crop productivity.
Target audience
- Raw material producers
- Synthetic gypsum traders/distributers/suppliers
- Local governments
- Environmental protection bodies
- Market research and consulting firms
- Regulatory bodies
- Research organizations
- Association and industry bodies
- End-use industries (construction and agriculture)
Scope of the Report
The research report segments the synthetic gypsum market into the following submarkets:
By Type:
- FGD gypsum
- Flurogypsum
- Phosphogypsum
- Citrogypsum
- Others (borogypsum, titanogypsum, and marine gypsum)
By Application:
- Drywall
- Cement
- Soil amendment
- Dental
- Water treatment
- Others (glass manufacturing and marine applications)
By Region:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- South America
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Geographic Analysis
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Company Information
- Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players
MarketsandMarkets projects that the synthetic gypsum market size will grow from USD 1.42 Billion in 2018 to USD 1.80 Billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 4.82%. The synthetic gypsum market is expected to witness high growth as a result of the rapid urbanization, large-scale investments in the building & construction sector, the rising number of construction activities in emerging economies, and increasing demand from the construction sector.
This report has been segmented on the basis of type, application, and region. The drywall application is projected to be the fastest-growing segment in the synthetic gypsum market during the forecast period. FGD gypsum is used in the agriculture sector as a fertilizer to improve crop yield; it is mainly added as sulfur or calcium fertilizer in the soil. In the construction sector, it is used as a filler material in cement and plasters to enhance strengthening and reduce the setting time of the concrete. It also finds application in the building & construction industry to make decorative panels and PoP structures.
In terms of value, the phosphogypsum segment is projected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to factors such as its wide range of application in the agricultural sector for soil amendment and as a fertilizer to treat alkaline soil and improve overall crop productivity.

Currently, the Asia Pacific region is the largest consumer of synthetic gypsum products. China, the US, and Germany are among the major markets of synthetic gypsum. The Asia Pacific synthetic gypsum market is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The rising number of infrastructural activities, as well as the large population in China and India, drive the growth of the Asia Pacific synthetic gypsum market. Additionally, other emerging economies such as South Africa and countries in the Middle East and South America are experiencing high demand for construction. The rapid urbanization in these countries demands faster and cheaper construction of buildings and facilities without compromising on the quality. Additionally, the increasing number of government investments in infrastructural constructions provide the potential for growth of the synthetic gypsum market in these countries.
Factors such weak economic conditions in many European countries as the aftermath of the financial recession of 20082012, fluctuating costs of raw materials, and infrastructure in developing countries might restrict the growth of the market. The global synthetic gypsum market is dominated by players such as USG Corporation (US), Lafarge Holcim (Switzerland), Delta Gypsum (US), National Gypsum (US), Synthetic Materials LLC (US), Constantia Building Products (US), and KNAUF GIPS (Germany). The other players include American Gypsum (US), PABCO Gypsum (US), British Gypsum (Europe), Georgia-Pacific (US), FEECO international (US), and Gyptec Ibθrica (Portugal). These players adopted acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, and strategic alliance as the key growth strategies to expand their presence in the synthetic gypsum market.
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction (Page No. - 13)
1.1 Objectives of the Study
1.2 Market Definition
1.3 Study Scope
1.3.1 Regional Scope
1.3.2 Periodization Considered
1.4 Currency Considered
1.5 Unit Considered
1.6 Stakeholders
2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 17)
2.1 Research Data
2.1.1 Secondary Data
2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
2.1.2 Primary Data
2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources
2.2 Factor Analysis
2.2.1 Introduction
2.2.2 Demand-Side Analysis
2.2.2.1 Rising Population
2.2.2.2 Developing Economies, GDP (Purchasing Power Parity)
2.2.3 Supply-Side Analysis
2.2.3.1 Regulations
2.2.3.2 Research & Development
2.3 Market Size Estimation
2.4 Data Triangulation
2.5 Market Share Estimation
2.6 Research Assumptions & Limitations
2.6.1 Assumptions
2.6.2 Limitations Made for This Study
3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 26)
4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 29)
4.1 Attractive Opportunities in the Synthetic Gypsum Market
4.2 Synthetic Gypsum Market, By Type
4.3 Synthetic Gypsum Market, By Application
4.4 Synthetic Gypsum Market: Regional Snapshot
5 Market Overview (Page No. - 31)
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 Strong Demand From the Construction Industry
5.2.1.2 Increase in the Application in the Agriculture Industry
5.2.1.3 Positive Economic Benefits of Synthetic Gypsum
5.2.2 Opportunities
5.2.2.1 Investments in R&D Activities
5.2.2.2 Increase in Demand From Emerging Economies
5.2.3 Challenges
5.2.3.1 Material Handling Challenges Associated With Synthetic Gypsum
5.2.3.2 Shift of Industry From Coal to Natural Gas
6 Synthetic Gypsum Production Process (Page No. - 35)
7 Synthetic Gypsum Market, By Type (Page No. - 36)
7.1 Introduction
7.2 FGD Gypsum
7.3 Citrogypsum
7.4 Fluorogypsum
7.5 Phosphogypsum
7.6 Others
8 Synthetic Gypsum Market, By Application (Page No. - 40)
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Cement
8.3 Soil Amendment
8.4 Drywall
8.5 Dental
8.6 Water Treatment
8.7 Others
9 Synthetic Gypsum Market, By Region (Page No. - 45)
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America
9.2.1 US
9.2.2 Canada
9.2.3 Mexico
9.3 Europe
9.3.1 Germany
9.3.2 France
9.3.3 UK
9.3.4 Russia
9.3.5 Rest of Europe
9.4 Asia Pacific
9.4.1 China
9.4.2 India
9.4.3 Japan
9.4.4 Australia
9.4.5 Rest of Asia Pacific
9.5 Middle East & Africa
9.5.1 Turkey
9.5.2 UAE
9.5.3 Saudi Arabia
9.5.4 South Africa
9.5.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
9.6 South America
9.6.1 Brazil
9.6.2 Argentina
9.6.3 Rest of South America
10 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 90)
10.1 Overview
10.2 Market Ranking of Key Players
10.3 Competitive Scenario
10.3.1 Investments
10.3.2 Joint Ventures
10.3.3 Alliances
10.3.4 Acquisitions
11 Company Profiles (Page No. - 94)
11.1 Introduction
11.2 USG Corporation
11.3 Knauf Gips Kg
11.4 Lafargeholcim
11.5 National Gypsum Company
11.6 Synthetic Materials Llc
11.7 Delta Gypsum
11.8 Continental Building Products
11.9 FEECO International
11.10 Applicators in the Synthetic Gypsum Market
11.10.1 American Gypsum
11.10.2 Pabco Gypsum
11.10.3 British Gypsum
11.10.4 Georgia-Pacific
11.10.5 Gyptec Ibθrica
11.10.6 Certainteed Corporation
12 Appendix (Page No. - 112)
12.1 Discussion Guide
12.2 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets Subscription Portal
12.3 Introducing RT: Real-Time Market Intelligence
12.4 Available Customizations
12.5 Related Reports
12.6 Author Details
List of Tables (79 Tables)
Table 1 Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Type, 20162023 (USD Billion)
Table 2 Synthetic Gypsum Market, By Type, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 3 Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 4 Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 5 Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Region, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 6 Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Region, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 7 North America: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Country, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 8 North America: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Country, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 9 North America: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Type, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 10 North America: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Type, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 11 North America: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 12 North America: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 13 US: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 14 US: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 15 Canada: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 16 Canada: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 17 Mexico: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 18 Mexico: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 19 Europe: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Country, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 20 Europe: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Country, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 21 Europe: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Type, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 22 Europe: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Type, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 23 Europe: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 24 Europe: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 25 Germany: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 26 Germany: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 27 France: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 28 France: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 29 UK: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 30 UK: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 31 Russia: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 32 Russia: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 33 Rest of Europe: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 34 Rest of Europe: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 35 Asia Pacific: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Country, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 36 Asia Pacific: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Country, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 37 Asia Pacific: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Type, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 38 Asia Pacific: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Type, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 39 Asia Pacific: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 40 Asia Pacific: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 41 China: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 42 China: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 43 India: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 44 India: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 45 Japan: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 46 Japan: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 47 Australia: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 48 Australia: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, Application, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 49 Rest of Asia Pacific: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 50 Rest of Asia Pacific: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 51 Middle East & Africa: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Country, 20162023(USD Million)
Table 52 Middle East & Africa: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Country, 20162023(Kt)
Table 53 Middle East & Africa: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Type, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 54 Middle East & Africa: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Type, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 55 Middle East & Africa: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 56 Middle East & Africa: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 57 Turkey: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 58 Turkey: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 59 UAE: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 60 UAE: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 61 Saudi Arabia: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 62 Saudi Arabia: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 63 South Africa: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 64 South Africa: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 65 Rest of Middle East & Africa: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 66 Rest of Middle East & Africa: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 67 South America: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Country, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 68 South America: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Country, 20162023 (Million Square Meter)
Table 69 South America: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Type, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 70 South America: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Type, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 71 South America: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 72 South America: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 73 Brazil: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 74 Brazil: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 75 Argentina: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 76 Argentina: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 77 Rest of South America: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (USD Million)
Table 78 Rest of South America: Synthetic Gypsum Market Size, By Application, 20162023 (Kt)
Table 79 Market Ranking
List of Figures (28 Figures)
Figure 1 Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Synthetic Gypsum Market, By Region
Figure 3 Synthetic Gypsum Market: Research Design
Figure 4 Breakdown of Primaries
Figure 5 Global Population is Projected to Reach ~9.5 Billion By 2050
Figure 6 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 7 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach
Figure 8 Data Triangulation Methodology
Figure 9 FGD Gypsum Segment is Projected to Account for the Largest Share Through 2023
Figure 10 Drywall Segment Accounted for the Largest Share in 2018
Figure 11 Asia Pacific Was the Largest Market for Synthetic Gypsum in 2017
Figure 12 Synthetic Gypsum Market to Record Robust Growth Between 2018 and 2023
Figure 13 FGD Gypsum Segment to Lead the Market Through 2023
Figure 14 Drywall Segment to Grow at the Highest Rate During the Forecast Period
Figure 15 China is Projected to Grow at the Highest Rate, Followed By India, From 2018 to 2023
Figure 16 Synthetic Gypsum Market Dynamics
Figure 17 Phosphogypsum is Projected to Grow at the Highest Cagr From 2018 to 2023
Figure 18 Drywall is Projected to Grow at the Highest Cagr From 2018 to 2023
Figure 19 Geographical Snapshot: Synthetic Gypsum Market Growth Rate, 20182023
Figure 20 Asia Pacific Synthetic Gypsum Market Snapshot: China is Projected to Be the Fastest-Growing Market Between 2018 & 2023
Figure 21 Companies Adopted Investments, Joint Ventures, Strategic Alliances as their Growth Strategies
Figure 22 USG Corporation: Company Snapshot
Figure 23 USG Corporation: SWOT Analysis
Figure 24 Knauf Gips Kg: SWOT Analysis
Figure 25 Lafarge Holcium: Company Snapshot
Figure 26 Lafarge Holcim: SWOT Analysis
Figure 27 Continental Building Products: Company Snapshot
Figure 28 FEECO International: SWOT Analysis

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