Synthetic Gypsum Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented, By Product Type (Flue Gas Desulfurization Gypsum, Fluorogypsum, Phosphogypsum), By Application, By Region, By Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Synthetic Gypsum Market was valued at USD 4.67 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 6.88 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.52% during the forecast period. Synthetic gypsum is chemically identical to natural gypsum-calcium sulfate dihydrate-but is produced as a byproduct of industrial processes, most notably from flue gas desulfurization (FGD) in coal-fired power plants. Its utilization helps reduce reliance on mined gypsum and supports environmental sustainability by repurposing industrial waste. Various types, including FGD gypsum, phosphogypsum, and fluorogypsum, are used across diverse applications such as drywall manufacturing, cement production, agriculture, and construction materials. Its adoption is growing due to advantages like consistent quality, moisture resistance, and the potential to reduce environmental impacts in both manufacturing and end-use. As industries and governments push toward circular economy practices and sustainable construction, synthetic gypsum is emerging as a preferred alternative in several key sectors.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 4.67 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 6.88 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	6.52%
Fastest Growing Segment	Fluorogypsum
Largest Market	North America

Key Market Drivers

Environmental Regulations and Sustainable Construction Practices

The synthetic gypsum market is significantly driven by stringent environmental regulations and the rising focus on sustainable construction. Regulatory efforts to control sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions from coal-fired power plants have led to the installation of flue-gas desulfurization systems, which in turn produce synthetic gypsum. Rather than being discarded as industrial waste, this gypsum is now repurposed as a valuable material in construction-particularly in wallboard, plaster, and cement production. The reuse of synthetic gypsum supports waste reduction goals and aligns with circular economy principles. Additionally, the adoption of green building certifications and sustainable procurement policies is increasing the demand for environmentally friendly alternatives to natural gypsum. The consistent composition and cost-effectiveness of synthetic gypsum make it a strong candidate in green construction practices, helping meet sustainability benchmarks without compromising performance.

Key Market Challenges

Regulatory and Environmental Concerns Related to Source Emissions

A major challenge to the synthetic gypsum market is its dependence on flue gas desulfurization systems in coal-fired power plants-facilities that are increasingly being phased out or scaled down in response to the global energy transition. As governments implement stricter environmental policies and encourage cleaner energy sources, the number of operational coal plants, and by extension, FGD systems, is declining. This poses a risk to the supply stability of synthetic gypsum. Additionally, concerns over contaminants such as heavy metals in synthetic gypsum-especially in agricultural and water-sensitive applications-are drawing regulatory scrutiny. These concerns may prompt stricter usage guidelines or require costly purification measures, adding to compliance and production costs for manufacturers.

Key Market Trends

Rising Demand for Sustainable Construction Materials

One of the leading trends influencing the synthetic gypsum market is the growing emphasis on sustainable and eco-conscious construction materials. As industries adopt circular economy practices, synthetic gypsum-being a recycled byproduct-has gained popularity for its environmental benefits. It reduces the need for natural gypsum mining, cuts down on industrial waste, and supports greener manufacturing processes. Builders and developers are increasingly integrating synthetic gypsum into drywall and cement applications to meet green building certifications like LEED and BREEAM. Moreover, its use contributes to energy efficiency and carbon reduction goals in construction, particularly in projects prioritizing resource conservation and lifecycle impact mitigation. This trend is further reinforced by the consistent quality and versatility of synthetic gypsum across a range of building materials.

Key Market Players

USG Corporation
National Gypsum Company
Knauf Gips KG
Saint-Gobain S.A.
Eagle Materials Inc.
LafargeHolcim Ltd.
Georgia-Pacific LLC
FEECO International, Inc.
Synthetic Materials LLC
Gyptech Systems Pvt. Ltd.

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Synthetic Gypsum Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Synthetic Gypsum Market, By Product Type:

Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) Gypsum
Fluorogypsum
Phosphogypsum

Synthetic Gypsum Market, By Application:

Drywall
Cement
Soil Amendments

Synthetic Gypsum Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Kuwait
- Turkey

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Synthetic Gypsum Market.

Available Customizations:

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
1.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Formulation of the Scope
2.4. Assumptions and Limitations
2.5. Sources of Research
- 2.5.1. Secondary Research
- 2.5.2. Primary Research
2.6. Approach for the Market Study
- 2.6.1. The Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.6.2. The Top-Down Approach
2.7. Methodology Followed for Calculation of Market Size & Market Shares
2.8. Forecasting Methodology
- 2.8.1. Data Triangulation & Validation

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, and Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Synthetic Gypsum Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Product Type (Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) Gypsum, Fluorogypsum, Phosphogypsum)
- 5.2.2. By Application (Drywall, Cement, Soil Amendments)
- 5.2.3. By Region
5.3. By Company (2024)
5.4. Market Map

6. North America Synthetic Gypsum Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Product Type
- 6.2.2. By Application
- 6.2.3. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Synthetic Gypsum Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 6.3.2. Canada Synthetic Gypsum Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 6.3.3. Mexico Synthetic Gypsum Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Application

7. Europe Synthetic Gypsum Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Product Type
- 7.2.2. By Application
- 7.2.3. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Synthetic Gypsum Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.2. United Kingdom Synthetic Gypsum Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.3. Italy Synthetic Gypsum Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.4. France Synthetic Gypsum Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.5. Spain Synthetic Gypsum Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Application

8. Asia-Pacific Synthetic Gypsum Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Product Type
- 8.2.2. By Application
- 8.2.3. By Country
8.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Synthetic Gypsum Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.2. India Synthetic Gypsum Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.3. Japan Synthetic Gypsum Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.4. South Korea Synthetic Gypsum Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.5. Australia Synthetic Gypsum Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Application

9. South America Synthetic Gypsum Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Product Type
- 9.2.2. By Application
- 9.2.3. By Country
9.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Brazil Synthetic Gypsum Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 9.3.2. Argentina Synthetic Gypsum Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 9.3.3. Colombia Synthetic Gypsum Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Application

10. Middle East and Africa Synthetic Gypsum Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Product Type
- 10.2.2. By Application
- 10.2.3. By Country
10.3. Middle East and Africa: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. South Africa Synthetic Gypsum Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 10.3.2. Saudi Arabia Synthetic Gypsum Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 10.3.3. UAE Synthetic Gypsum Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Application
- 10.3.4. Kuwait Synthetic Gypsum Market Outlook
  - 10.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.4.2.1. By Product Type
    - 10.3.4.2.2. By Application
- 10.3.5. Turkey Synthetic Gypsum Market Outlook
  - 10.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.5.2.1. By Product Type
    - 10.3.5.2.2. By Application

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Company Profiles

13.1. USG Corporation
- 13.1.1. Business Overview
- 13.1.2. Key Revenue and Financials
- 13.1.3. Recent Developments
- 13.1.4. Key Personnel/Key Contact Person
- 13.1.5. Key Product/Services Offered
13.2. National Gypsum Company
13.3. Knauf Gips KG
13.4. Saint-Gobain S.A.
13.5. Eagle Materials Inc.
13.6. LafargeHolcim Ltd.
13.7. Georgia-Pacific LLC
13.8. FEECO International, Inc.
13.9. Synthetic Materials LLC
13.10. Gyptech Systems Pvt. Ltd.