Mined Gypsum: World Production, By Country Or Locality

This table presents the annual mined gypsum production figures for various countries and localities worldwide, measured in thousand metric tons. Gypsum is a critical industrial mineral used extensively in construction for drywall and plaster, as well as in agriculture and manufacturing. Tracking production levels helps assess global supply dynamics, informs market trends, and supports economic planning for industries reliant on gypsum. Understanding which countries dominate production can also highlight regional resource availability and potential shifts in global trade patterns.

The data from 2019 to 2023 reveals that the United States remains the top producer, with output fluctuating slightly but maintaining a high level around 21,500 thousand metric tons in 2023. Iran and China also show consistently large production volumes, with Iran steady at about 16,000 thousand metric tons and China estimated at 12,000 thousand metric tons in 2023. Notably, Brazil experienced a significant increase from 3,260 thousand metric tons in 2021 to 5,200 thousand metric tons in 2023, indicating a rapid expansion in gypsum mining. Conversely, Ukraine’s production sharply declined from 1,754 thousand metric tons in 2021 to 450 thousand metric tons in 2023, reflecting possible geopolitical or economic disruptions. Other countries such as Laos and Turkey show steady growth, with Laos increasing from 606 thousand metric tons in 2019 to 1,600 thousand metric tons in 2023, and Turkey rising from 7,489 to 10,337 thousand metric tons over the same period. Overall, global gypsum production remained relatively stable, totaling approximately 158 million metric tons in 2023.