Salient Gypsum Statistics

The table presents key quantitative and value-based data on gypsum production, consumption, imports, exports, and synthetic gypsum usage in the United States, along with global production figures. This information is critical for understanding the economic and industrial significance of gypsum, a mineral widely used in construction materials such as drywall, plaster, and cement additives. Tracking these statistics helps stakeholders assess market trends, supply chain dynamics, and the overall health of industries reliant on gypsum, which in turn influences infrastructure development and manufacturing sectors.

Analysis of the data reveals that U.S. crude gypsum production experienced fluctuations over the five-year period, with a low of 20.8 million metric tons in 2021 and a rebound to 22.3 million metric tons in 2022 before slightly declining to 21.5 million metric tons in 2023. The value of crude production increased steadily, reaching $258 million in 2023, reflecting higher prices or improved product quality. Imports for consumption rose notably from 6.14 million metric tons in 2019 to 7.77 million metric tons in 2023, indicating growing reliance on foreign sources. Apparent consumption stabilized around 44.6 million metric tons in 2022 and 2023. Synthetic gypsum usage, an important byproduct that supplements natural gypsum, increased from 14.3 million metric tons in 2019 to an estimated 15.4 million metric tons in 2023. Calcined gypsum production quantity remained relatively steady, but its value surged from $618 million in 2019 to $1.1 billion in 2023, underscoring rising demand or price gains for processed gypsum products. Finally, global gypsum production showed a gradual increase, reaching 158 million metric tons in 2023, highlighting sustained worldwide demand.