Understanding Gypsum prices
Raw materials and production
Gypsum is a calcium sulfate mineral obtained from natural deposits and some industrial by-product streams. Raw gypsum and calcined gypsum are different products. Purity, moisture and processing determine suitability for particular applications.
Applications and consumption
Wallboard, plaster and cement manufacturing consume gypsum materials. Cement uses gypsum to help control setting, while plaster applications require appropriate processing. Construction activity therefore influences demand through several separate product chains.
What affects Gypsum prices?
Mine output, processing energy, construction orders and freight influence gypsum costs. Local availability matters because transport can be significant relative to raw-material value. A raw-gypsum annual average should not be interpreted as the current price of finished plasterboard.
How to read Gypsum price today
This page follows Gypsum in United States, crude gypsum FOB mine. The price type is Annual average / latest estimate, with values expressed in USD/t. Compare quotations only after matching the product specification, unit, market and publication period. Changes in the chart describe the recorded series; they do not measure every transaction in the wider market. A local purchase may include freight, processing, taxes or dealer margins. Differences in quality or delivery conditions can therefore produce a different final cost even when the reference price is unchanged.
The displayed date or period identifies the latest publication available. Weekly, quarterly, annual, auction or effective-date records follow their own schedule and should not be read as continuous live quotations.
Further reading: USGS — commodity statistics and information ↗
Frequently asked questions about Gypsum
What is Gypsum price today?
The latest available value is 13.00 USD/t, for 2025. It represents Annual average / latest estimate. Check the displayed period and market before treating it as a quotation for a purchase today. The displayed date or period identifies the latest publication available. Weekly, quarterly, annual, auction or effective-date records follow their own schedule and should not be read as continuous live quotations.
What affects Gypsum prices?
Mine output, processing energy, construction orders and freight influence gypsum costs. Local availability matters because transport can be significant relative to raw-material value. A raw-gypsum annual average should not be interpreted as the current price of finished plasterboard.
What is Gypsum used for in everyday life and industry?
Wallboard, plaster and cement manufacturing consume gypsum materials. Cement uses gypsum to help control setting, while plaster applications require appropriate processing. Construction activity therefore influences demand through several separate product chains.
Why can local Gypsum prices differ from this chart?
Local offers may include delivery, processing, taxes and commercial margins. Differences in quality, product form, market and contract timing can also change the price. Compare the same specification and unit before drawing conclusions.
Where can I compare historical Gypsum prices?
Use the price chart and dated history table on this page, or download the CSV. Choose a period and keep the market, product and units consistent. Missing publication dates are not filled with invented observations.