Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board global market

Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board global market

Global Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Research Report 2025

This report on the global glass mat gypsum wall board market research report 2025 offers a comprehensive analysis of market size, growth drivers, emerging trends, re

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Global Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Outlook (2025–2035)

Market Forecast

Chem Reports projects that the Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market, valued at USD xxxx million in 2024, is expected to reach USD xxxx million by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of xx% globally during the forecast period.

Market Overview

The Global Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Report 2020 provides a comprehensive analysis of industry dynamics, including development drivers, structural trends, and market flows. Historical and present market values are assessed to forecast growth trajectories between 2025–2035.

This research integrates both primary and secondary data sources, evaluating:

  • Government policies and regulatory frameworks
  • Market environment and competitive dynamics
  • Technological innovation and upcoming advancements
  • Historical trends and current market drivers
  • Technical progress in adjacent industries

Impact of COVID-19

The COVID-19 outbreak in late 2019 disrupted global supply chains and demand for construction materials. Declared a public health emergency by the WHO, the pandemic significantly impacted the Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board market in 2020. Construction projects experienced delays, while recovery was shaped by regional reopening strategies and accelerated innovation in durable, moisture-resistant wall board solutions.

Market Segmentation

By Type

  • 1/4” Board: Lightweight applications, often used in specialty construction.
  • 3/8” Board: Mid-range thickness for general use.
  • 1/2” Board: Standard thickness, widely adopted in residential and commercial construction.
  • Others: Specialty thicknesses for niche applications.

By Application

  • Floors: Used for underlayment and structural reinforcement.
  • Walls: Largest segment, driven by demand in residential and commercial construction.
  • Ceilings: Adoption in moisture-resistant and fire-rated ceiling systems.
  • Others: Specialty uses in industrial and modular construction.

Regional Analysis

  • North America: U.S., Canada, Mexico – strong demand in residential and commercial construction.
  • Europe: Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain – focus on regulatory compliance and sustainable building materials.
  • Asia-Pacific: China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia – fastest-growing region, driven by urbanization and infrastructure development.
  • South America: Brazil, Argentina – emerging demand in residential and commercial projects.
  • Middle East & Africa: Saudi Arabia, South Africa – gradual adoption, primarily in infrastructure and commercial construction.

Competitive Landscape

Key players shaping the Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board market include:

  • James Hardie
  • USG Corporation
  • Allura (Elementia)
  • Custom Building Products
  • GAF
  • National Gypsum Company
  • Johns Manville
  • SCG Building Materials
  • CertainTeed (Saint-Gobain)
  • Nichiha

These companies are actively investing in advanced moisture-resistant technologies, sustainable building materials, and regional expansion strategies to strengthen market positioning.

The global Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board market is projected to grow steadily between 2025 and 2035, driven by demand in residential, commercial, and industrial construction. Glass mat gypsum boards are valued for their durability, moisture resistance, and fire protection, making them essential in modern building systems.

Detailed Segmentation Analysis

By Type

  • 1/4” Board: Lightweight applications, often used in specialty construction.
  • 3/8” Board: Mid-range thickness for general use.
  • 1/2” Board: Standard thickness, widely adopted in residential and commercial construction.
  • Others: Specialty thicknesses for niche applications.

By Application

  • Floors: Used for underlayment and structural reinforcement.
  • Walls: Largest segment, driven by demand in residential and commercial construction.
  • Ceilings: Adoption in moisture-resistant and fire-rated ceiling systems.
  • Others: Specialty uses in industrial and modular construction.

By Region

  • North America: Strong demand in residential and commercial construction.
  • Europe: Focus on regulatory compliance and sustainable building materials.
  • Asia-Pacific: Fastest-growing region, driven by urbanization and infrastructure development in China, India, and Southeast Asia.
  • South America: Emerging demand in residential and commercial projects.
  • Middle East & Africa: Gradual adoption, primarily in infrastructure and commercial construction.

Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

  1. Threat of New Entrants: Moderate. Capital intensity and regulatory compliance create barriers.
  2. Bargaining Power of Suppliers: Moderate. Dependence on gypsum and glass mat raw materials.
  3. Bargaining Power of Buyers: High. Large construction firms and developers exert strong influence.
  4. Threat of Substitutes: Moderate. Alternatives include fiber cement boards and traditional gypsum boards.
  5. Industry Rivalry: High. Competition among global building material companies drives innovation and cost efficiency.

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Superior durability and moisture resistance
  • Wide adoption across residential and commercial construction
  • Established supply chains in building materials

Weaknesses

  • Higher costs compared to traditional gypsum boards
  • Dependence on raw material supply chains
  • Limited awareness in emerging markets

Opportunities

  • Growth in Asia-Pacific construction and infrastructure sectors
  • Rising demand for sustainable and fire-resistant building materials
  • Expansion into modular and industrial construction applications

Threats

  • Competition from fiber cement and alternative wall systems
  • Regulatory restrictions on construction materials
  • Volatility in raw material supply chains

Trend Analysis

  • Increasing demand for moisture-resistant and fire-rated wall boards.
  • Rising adoption in modular and prefabricated construction.
  • Integration into sustainable building systems.
  • Innovation in lightweight and eco-friendly gypsum board formulations.

Drivers and Challenges

Drivers

  • Expanding global construction and infrastructure industries.
  • Rising demand for durable, safe, and sustainable building materials.
  • Technological advancements in gypsum board manufacturing.

Challenges

  • Environmental and regulatory pressures on construction materials.
  • Competition from alternative wall systems.
  • Volatility in gypsum and glass mat supply chains.

Value Chain Analysis

  1. Raw Material Suppliers: Producers of gypsum, glass mats, and specialty additives.
  2. Board Manufacturers: James Hardie, USG Corporation, Allura (Elementia), Custom Building Products, GAF, National Gypsum Company, Johns Manville, SCG Building Materials, CertainTeed (Saint-Gobain), Nichiha.
  3. Distributors: Regional distributors supplying to construction firms and contractors.
  4. End-Use Industries: Residential, commercial, industrial, and modular construction.
  5. Consumers: Builders, developers, and end-users demanding durable and sustainable wall board solutions.

 

1. Market Overview of Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board
    1.1 Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Overview
        1.1.1 Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Product Scope
        1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
    1.2 Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size by Regions:
    1.3 Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Historic Market Size by Regions
    1.4 Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Forecasted Market Size by Regions
    1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
        1.5.1 North America
        1.5.2 East Asia
        1.5.3 Europe
        1.5.4 South Asia
        1.5.5 Southeast Asia
        1.5.6 Middle East
        1.5.7 Africa
        1.5.8 Oceania
        1.5.9 South America
        1.5.10 Rest of the World
    1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
        1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth,  Projections
        1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
        1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Sales Market by Type
    2.1 Global Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Historic Market Size by Type
    2.2 Global Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Forecasted Market Size by Type
    2.3 1/4? Board
    2.4 3/8? Board
    2.5 1/2? Board
    2.6 Others
3. Covid-19 Impact Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Sales Market by Application
    3.1 Global Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Historic Market Size by Application
    3.2 Global Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Forecasted Market Size by Application
    3.3 Floors
    3.4 Walls
    3.5 Ceilings
    3.6 Others
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
    4.1 Global Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
    4.2 Global Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
    4.3 Global Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Business
    5.1 James Hardie
        5.1.1 James Hardie Company Profile
        5.1.2 James Hardie Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Product Specification
        5.1.3 James Hardie Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.2 USG Corporation
        5.2.1 USG Corporation Company Profile
        5.2.2 USG Corporation Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Product Specification
        5.2.3 USG Corporation Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.3 Allura (Elementia)
        5.3.1 Allura (Elementia) Company Profile
        5.3.2 Allura (Elementia) Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Product Specification
        5.3.3 Allura (Elementia) Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.4 Custom Building Products
        5.4.1 Custom Building Products Company Profile
        5.4.2 Custom Building Products Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Product Specification
        5.4.3 Custom Building Products Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.5 GAF
        5.5.1 GAF Company Profile
        5.5.2 GAF Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Product Specification
        5.5.3 GAF Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.6 National Gypsum Company
        5.6.1 National Gypsum Company Company Profile
        5.6.2 National Gypsum Company Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Product Specification
        5.6.3 National Gypsum Company Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.7 Johns Manville
        5.7.1 Johns Manville Company Profile
        5.7.2 Johns Manville Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Product Specification
        5.7.3 Johns Manville Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.8 SCG Building Materials
        5.8.1 SCG Building Materials Company Profile
        5.8.2 SCG Building Materials Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Product Specification
        5.8.3 SCG Building Materials Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.9 CertainTeed (Saint-Gobain)
        5.9.1 CertainTeed (Saint-Gobain) Company Profile
        5.9.2 CertainTeed (Saint-Gobain) Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Product Specification
        5.9.3 CertainTeed (Saint-Gobain) Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.10 Nichiha
        5.10.1 Nichiha Company Profile
        5.10.2 Nichiha Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Product Specification
        5.10.3 Nichiha Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
    6.1 North America Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size
    6.2 North America Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Key Players in North America
    6.3 North America Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size by Type
    6.4 North America Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
    7.1 East Asia Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size
    7.2 East Asia Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Key Players in North America
    7.3 East Asia Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size by Type
    7.4 East Asia Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size by Application
8. Europe
    8.1 Europe Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size
    8.2 Europe Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Key Players in North America
    8.3 Europe Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size by Type
    8.4 Europe Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
    9.1 South Asia Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size
    9.2 South Asia Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Key Players in North America
    9.3 South Asia Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size by Type
    9.4 South Asia Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
    10.1 Southeast Asia Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size
    10.2 Southeast Asia Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Key Players in North America
    10.3 Southeast Asia Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size by Type
    10.4 Southeast Asia Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
    11.1 Middle East Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size
    11.2 Middle East Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Key Players in North America
    11.3 Middle East Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size by Type
    11.4 Middle East Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size by Application
12. Africa
    12.1 Africa Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size
    12.2 Africa Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Key Players in North America
    12.3 Africa Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size by Type
    12.4 Africa Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
    13.1 Oceania Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size
    13.2 Oceania Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Key Players in North America
    13.3 Oceania Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size by Type
    13.4 Oceania Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size by Application
14. South America
    14.1 South America Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size
    14.2 South America Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Key Players in North America
    14.3 South America Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size by Type
    14.4 South America Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
    15.1 Rest of the World Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size
    15.2 Rest of the World Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Key Players in North America
    15.3 Rest of the World Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size by Type
    15.4 Rest of the World Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Size by Application
16 Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board Market Dynamics
    16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
    16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
    16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
    16.4 Porter?s Five Forces Analysis
18 Regulatory Information
17 Analyst's Viewpoints/Conclusions
18 Appendix
    18.1 Research Methodology
        18.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
        18.1.2 Data Source
    18.2 Disclaimer

Market Segmentation

By Type

  • 1/4” Board: Lightweight applications, often used in specialty construction.
  • 3/8” Board: Mid-range thickness for general use.
  • 1/2” Board: Standard thickness, widely adopted in residential and commercial construction.
  • Others: Specialty thicknesses for niche applications.

By Application

  • Floors: Used for underlayment and structural reinforcement.
  • Walls: Largest segment, driven by demand in residential and commercial construction.
  • Ceilings: Adoption in moisture-resistant and fire-rated ceiling systems.
  • Others: Specialty uses in industrial and modular construction.

Regional Analysis

  • North America: U.S., Canada, Mexico – strong demand in residential and commercial construction.
  • Europe: Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain – focus on regulatory compliance and sustainable building materials.
  • Asia-Pacific: China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia – fastest-growing region, driven by urbanization and infrastructure development.
  • South America: Brazil, Argentina – emerging demand in residential and commercial projects.
  • Middle East & Africa: Saudi Arabia, South Africa – gradual adoption, primarily in infrastructure and commercial construction.

Competitive Landscape

Key players shaping the Glass Mat Gypsum Wall Board market include:

  • James Hardie
  • USG Corporation
  • Allura (Elementia)
  • Custom Building Products
  • GAF
  • National Gypsum Company
  • Johns Manville
  • SCG Building Materials
  • CertainTeed (Saint-Gobain)
  • Nichiha

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