Japan Gypsum Board Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Product Type, End Use, and Region, 2026-2034

Description

The Japan gypsum board market size reached USD 1,963.5 Million in 2025. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 2,916.2 Million by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.49% during 2026-2034. The market is being driven by increasing urbanization, rising disposable incomes, a shift towards sustainable construction practices, the government's emphasis on disaster resilience and energy-efficient buildings, and growing consumer preference for innovative and high-quality construction materials.

JAPAN GYPSUM BOARD MARKET TRENDS:

Rapid Urbanization and Rising Residential Demand

A key factor propelling the growth of Japan's gypsum board market is the country's rapid urbanization and the rising demand for residential housing. As of 2024, around 92% of Japan's population, approximately 114 million people, resides in urban areas, with metropolitan hubs like Tokyo and Osaka experiencing continued growth. This urban expansion has led to heightened construction activity, particularly in residential and commercial buildings, where gypsum boards are favored for their cost-efficiency, ease of installation, and fire-resistant properties. The trend is further driven by urban redevelopment initiatives, which include renovating older buildings and constructing high-rise apartments to meet modern living standards. These projects increasingly demand materials that offer soundproofing, fire resistance, and structural reliability. Additionally, Japan's focus on disaster-resilient infrastructure, especially in seismic zones, supports the use of gypsum boards for enhanced safety. With government incentives boosting residential development, demand for partition and ceiling systems made from gypsum boards is set to rise sharply.

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Growth in Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Construction

Japan's gypsum board market is witnessing notable growth, fueled by the country's shift toward sustainable and energy-efficient construction practices. With rising environmental concerns, the Japanese construction industry is increasingly embracing eco-friendly materials, and gypsum boards are gaining traction due to their durability, recyclability, and insulating properties. The government's goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 46% from 2013 levels by 2030 and attain carbon neutrality by 2050 has had a considerable impact on construction practices. Gypsum boards, especially those with enhanced thermal and acoustic insulation, are instrumental in reducing energy consumption, making them ideal for Japan's climate and seismic-prone conditions. Moreover, an increasing number of new buildings in Japan are now incorporating green technologies, underlining a broader industry trend. The government's various initiatives to promote energy-efficient and resilient construction further support this momentum. As a result, the demand for gypsum boards is rising, positioning the market to grow in line with Japan's long-term sustainability and emission-reduction goals.

JAPAN GYPSUM BOARD MARKET SEGMENTATION:

Product Type Insights:

Wallboard
Ceiling Board
Pre-decorated Board
Others
Wallboard
Ceiling Board
Pre-decorated Board
Others

End Use Insights:

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Residential
Corporate
Commercial
Institutional
Residential
Corporate
Commercial
Institutional

Regional Insights:

Kanto Region
Kansai/Kinki Region
Central/Chubu Region
Kyushu-Okinawa Region
Tohoku Region
Chugoku Region
Hokkaido Region
Shikoku Region
Kanto Region
Kansai/Kinki Region
Central/Chubu Region
Kyushu-Okinawa Region
Tohoku Region
Chugoku Region
Hokkaido Region
Shikoku Region
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Kanto Region, Kansai/Kinki Region, Central/Chubu Region, Kyushu-Okinawa Region, Tohoku Region, Chugoku Region, Hokkaido Region, and Shikoku Region.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

KEY QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN THIS REPORT
How has the Japan gypsum board market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What is the breakup of the Japan gypsum board market on the basis of product type?
What is the breakup of the Japan gypsum board market on the basis of end use?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the Japan gypsum board market?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Japan gypsum board market?
What is the structure of the Japan gypsum board market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the Japan gypsum board market?

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1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Japan Gypsum Board Market - Introduction

4.1 Overview
4.2 Market Dynamics
4.3 Industry Trends
4.4 Competitive Intelligence

5 Japan Gypsum Board Market Landscape

5.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
5.2 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

6 Japan Gypsum Board Market - Breakup by Product Type

6.1 Wallboard
- 6.1.1 Overview
- 6.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
6.2 Ceiling Board
- 6.2.1 Overview
- 6.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
6.3 Pre-decorated Board
- 6.3.1 Overview
- 6.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.3.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
6.4 Others
- 6.4.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.4.2 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

7 Japan Gypsum Board Market - Breakup by End Use

7.1 Residential
- 7.1.1 Overview
- 7.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
7.2 Corporate
- 7.2.1 Overview
- 7.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
7.3 Commercial
- 7.3.1 Overview
- 7.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.3.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
7.4 Institutional
- 7.4.1 Overview
- 7.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.4.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

8 Japan Gypsum Board Market - Breakup by Region

8.1 Kanto Region
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.1.3 Market Breakup by Product Type
- 8.1.4 Market Breakup by End Use
- 8.1.5 Key Players
- 8.1.6 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.2 Kansai/Kinki Region
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.2.3 Market Breakup by Product Type
- 8.2.4 Market Breakup by End Use
- 8.2.5 Key Players
- 8.2.6 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.3 Central/ Chubu Region
- 8.3.1 Overview
- 8.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.3.3 Market Breakup by Product Type
- 8.3.4 Market Breakup by End Use
- 8.3.5 Key Players
- 8.3.6 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.4 Kyushu-Okinawa Region
- 8.4.1 Overview
- 8.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.4.3 Market Breakup by Product Type
- 8.4.4 Market Breakup by End Use
- 8.4.5 Key Players
- 8.4.6 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.5 Tohoku Region
- 8.5.1 Overview
- 8.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.5.3 Market Breakup by Product Type
- 8.5.4 Market Breakup by End Use
- 8.5.5 Key Players
- 8.5.6 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.6 Chugoku Region
- 8.6.1 Overview
- 8.6.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.6.3 Market Breakup by Product Type
- 8.6.4 Market Breakup by End Use
- 8.6.5 Key Players
- 8.6.6 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.7 Hokkaido Region
- 8.7.1 Overview
- 8.7.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.7.3 Market Breakup by Product Type
- 8.7.4 Market Breakup by End Use
- 8.7.5 Key Players
- 8.7.6 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.8 Shikoku Region
- 8.8.1 Overview
- 8.8.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.8.3 Market Breakup by Product Type
- 8.8.4 Market Breakup by End Use
- 8.8.5 Key Players
- 8.8.6 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

9 Japan Gypsum Board Market - Competitive Landscape

9.1 Overview
9.2 Market Structure
9.3 Market Player Positioning
9.4 Top Winning Strategies
9.5 Competitive Dashboard
9.6 Company Evaluation Quadrant

10 Profiles of Key Players

10.1 Company A
- 10.1.1 Business Overview
- 10.1.2 Products Offered
- 10.1.3 Business Strategies
- 10.1.4 SWOT Analysis
- 10.1.5 Major News and Events
10.2 Company B
- 10.2.1 Business Overview
- 10.2.2 Products Offered
- 10.2.3 Business Strategies
- 10.2.4 SWOT Analysis
- 10.2.5 Major News and Events
10.3 Company C
- 10.3.1 Business Overview
- 10.3.2 Products Offered
- 10.3.3 Business Strategies
- 10.3.4 SWOT Analysis
- 10.3.5 Major News and Events
10.4 Company D
- 10.4.1 Business Overview
- 10.4.2 Products Offered
- 10.4.3 Business Strategies
- 10.4.4 SWOT Analysis
- 10.4.5 Major News and Events
10.5 Company E
- 10.5.1 Business Overview
- 10.5.2 Products Offered
- 10.5.3 Business Strategies
- 10.5.4 SWOT Analysis
- 10.5.5 Major News and Events

11 Japan Gypsum Board Market - Industry Analysis

11.1 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- 11.1.1 Overview
- 11.1.2 Drivers
- 11.1.3 Restraints
- 11.1.4 Opportunities
11.2 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 11.2.1 Overview
- 11.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 11.2.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 11.2.4 Degree of Competition
- 11.2.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 11.2.6 Threat of Substitutes
11.3 Value Chain Analysis