Calcium Sulfate Market Size, Share, & Industry Analysis Report: By Product Type (Gypsum and Anhydrite), By Grade, By End-Use Industries, and By Region, and By Region - Market Forecast, 2025-2034
The Calcium sulfate market size is expected to reach USD 12,379.11 million by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Calcium Sulfate Market Size, Share, & Industry Analysis Report: By Product Type (Gypsum and Anhydrite), By Grade, By End-Use Industries, and By Region, and By Region - Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
Calcium sulfate, a naturally occurring mineral compound valued for its versatility in industrial and commercial applications, is gaining traction amid the increasing trend toward sustainable material usage. This shift is driving manufacturers to adopt calcium sulfate due to its nontoxic, recyclable, and environmentally friendly characteristics. Its incorporation in eco-conscious construction materials, agricultural inputs, and food additives aligns well with global sustainability goals. The growing focus on reducing environmental impact while maintaining product performance continues to position calcium sulfate as a preferred alternative in sustainable manufacturing and processing practices.
The rising focus on product purity and formulation-specific grades across industries further boosts growth opportunities. There is a notable move toward high-purity calcium sulfate in the pharmaceutical, food, and specialty chemical sectors, with industries demanding highly consistent and application-specific raw materials. The need for improved safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance drives this trend. The development and supply of tailored calcium sulfate grades are expected to evolve as industries become more quality-centric, further reinforcing its value in advanced industrial ecosystems.
Calcium Sulfate Market Report Highlights
In terms of end-use industries, the building and construction segment accounted for the largest share of the calcium sulfate market, fueled by widespread use in wallboards, plasters, and flooring materials.
Based on product type, the gypsum segment is expected to witness the highest growth rate due to its versatile applications and rising demand from diverse industries.
In 2024, the Asia Pacific calcium sulfate market held the largest revenue share, supported by strong construction activity, agricultural expansion, and growth in food processing sectors.
The North America calcium sulfate market is poised for significant expansion, driven by developed infrastructure, an established food processing industry, and growing pharmaceutical applications.
A few global key market players are BASF; Euro Industrial Chemicals Ltd.; Foodchem International Corporation; GMCI; HALOGENS; Jigs Chemical; Junsei Chemical Co., Ltd.; Knauf Group; LafargeHolcim; Nikunj Chemicals; Oasis Fine Chem; Saint-Gobain; The Kish Company, Inc.; USG Corporation; and XI'AN FUNCTION MATERIAL GROUP CO., LTD.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the market report on the basis of product type, grade, end-use industries, and region:
By Product Type Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2020-2034)
Gypsum (Natural and Synthetic)
Anhydrite (Natural and Synthetic)
By Grade Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2020-2034)
Technical Grade
Food Grade
Pharma Grade
Others
By End-Use Industry Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2020-2034)
Food and Beverages
Cosmetic and Personal Care
Building and Construction
Chemical and Petrochemical
Pulp and Paper
Agriculture
Pharmaceutical and Healthcare
Others
By Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2020-2034)
North America
US
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Spain
Netherlands
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
Malaysia
South Korea
Indonesia
Australia
Vietnam
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Israel
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of Latin America
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1. Report Description
1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.1.2. Market Scope
1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Highlights
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Overview
3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
3.2.1. Primary Sources
3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Global Calcium Sulfate Market Insights
4.1. Calcium Sulfate Market - Market Snapshot
4.2. Calcium Sulfate Market Dynamics
4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
4.2.1.1. Booming Construction and Infrastructure Sector
4.2.1.2. Expanding Agricultural Applications
4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
4.2.2.1. Volatility in Raw Material Prices
4.2.3. Public opinion and privacy legal precedents
4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Calcium Sulfate Market Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
5. Global Calcium Sulfate Market, by Product Type
5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Global Calcium Sulfate Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Kilotons; USD Million)
5.3. Gypsum (Natural, Synthetic)
5.3.1. Global Calcium Sulfate Market, by Gypsum (Natural, Synthetic), by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Kilotons; USD Million)
5.4. Anhydrite (Natural, Synthetic)
5.4.1. Global Calcium Sulfate Market, by Anhydrite (Natural, Synthetic), by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Kilotons; USD Million)
6. Global Calcium Sulfate Market, by Grade
6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Global Calcium Sulfate Market, by Grade, 2020-2034 (Volume, Kilotons; USD Million)
6.3. Technical Grade
6.3.1. Global Calcium Sulfate Market, by Technical Grade, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Kilotons; USD Million)
6.4. Food Grade
6.4.1. Global Calcium Sulfate Market, by Food Grade, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Kilotons; USD Million)
6.5. Pharma Grade
6.5.1. Global Calcium Sulfate Market, by Pharma Grade, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Kilotons; USD Million)
6.6. Others
6.6.1. Global Calcium Sulfate Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Kilotons; USD Million)
7. Global Calcium Sulfate Market, by End-Use Industry
7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Global Calcium Sulfate Market, by End-Use Industry, 2020-2034 (Volume, Kilotons; USD Million)
7.3. Food and Beverages
7.3.1. Global Calcium Sulfate Market, by Food and Beverages, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Kilotons; USD Million)
7.4. Cosmetic and Personal Care
7.4.1. Global Calcium Sulfate Market, by Cosmetic and Personal Care, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Kilotons; USD Million)
7.5. Building and Construction
7.5.1. Global Calcium Sulfate Market, by Building and Construction, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Kilotons; USD Million)
7.6. Chemical and Petrochemical
7.6.1. Global Calcium Sulfate Market, by Chemical and Petrochemical, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Kilotons; USD Million)
7.7. Pulp and Paper
7.7.1. Global Calcium Sulfate Market, by Pulp and Paper, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Kilotons; USD Million)
7.8. Agriculture
7.8.1. Global Calcium Sulfate Market, by Agriculture, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Kilotons; USD Million)
7.9. Pharmaceutical and Healthcare
7.9.1. Global Calcium Sulfate Market, by Pharmaceutical and Healthcare, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Kilotons; USD Million)
7.10. Others
7.10.1. Global Calcium Sulfate Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Kilotons; USD Million)