The global Plasterboard market was valued at USD 19.28 Billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 30.99 Billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 6.11%% from 2021 to 2028.

Plasterboard is a panel made of calcium sulfate dihydrate (gypsum) usually pressed between a facer and a backer. It is used to make interior walls and ceilings

The global Plasterboard market was valued at USD 19.28 Billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 30.99 Billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 6.11%% from 2021 to 2028.

The global Plasterboard market is segmented into product, application, regions, and countries. The regional segmentation covers current and forecasts demand on the basis of North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. All the segments are analyzed on the basis of current and future trends. The report covers a complete evaluation of the market based on competition, drivers, restraints, opportunities, trends, and industry-authenticated data. The market is estimated from 2016 to 2020 and forecast from 2021 to 2028. 

Outbreak of COVID-19 led various countries impose strict lockdown measures during the initial stages of the pandemic. Numerous companies from different verticals faced challenges due to remote work environments. As a result, companies from various sectors switched to online/virtual platforms to maintain a steady flow in their daily business activities. Impact of COVID-19 on the market demand is considered while estimating the current and forecast market size and growth trends for all the regions and countries.

The report provides a completely separate chapter for COVID-19 Impact Analysis. This chapter includes:

o   Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic

o   Pre & Post COVID-19 Market Size

o   Qualitative analysis on the short term & long term impact of COVID-19 on the market

o   The analysis provides foremost strategies adopted by competitors to minimize the impact of the pandemic on their business activities and scope for future developments.

The increasing urbanization requires large number of new construction projects which is anticipated to augment the growth of the plasterboard market over the forecast period. The rise in preference for dry construction techniques over wet construction methods is also expected to support the growth of the market in the years to come.

Furthermore, the ease of installation and replacement increases preference among end users toward plasterboard. Additionally, the increasing technological advancements in extrusion and processing is also creating a huge demand for the plasterboard market.

The economic downturn in key regions and saturated markets has low demand for new construction and is expected to impact the plasterboard market negatively and limiting its growth in the near future.

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On the basis of , the market is segmented into . Flexible plasterboard  held the highest share in 2020 and is expected to grow at a significant rate over the forecast period. This is attributed to the rising demand for the Flexible plasterboard in developing countries such as China and India. Digitalization in Asia Pacific region has led to a surge in the usage of technology in various business processes over the past few years. Rising adoption of online platforms across various sectors along with analytical solutions, IoT, AI, and Blockchain technology to gain a competitive advantage is also paving the way for the Plasterboard market growth.

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Based on , the market is segmented into . Commercial  held the largest share and is projected to grow at a notable CAGR over the coming years. Rising demand for Plasterboard  in various countries such as the U.S., Germany, China, India, and Japan, among others is likely to support the growth of the market. Numerous companies are focusing on investing heavily in this application to cater the end user requirements effectively.

On the basis of region, the global Plasterboard market is divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific region held a leading share of the global Plasterboard market in 2020. Some of the major countries contributing to the market growth are the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, China, India, Japan, and South Korea. China is considered as the most lucrative country for market players. This is attributed to the presence of major companies operating in the region.

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • UK
  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East and Africa
  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Rest of MEA

The market comprises of numerous small, medium, and large sized players spread across various geographies. Some of the main competitors in the global Plasterboard market are Putz Technik Products Ltd, Winstone Wallboards Ltd., Beijing New Building Materials plc, Armstrong World Industries Inc., Baier Group, National Gypsum Company, Etex Group, American Gypsum Company, Yoshino gypsum Company Limited, USG Corporation, Trevo Industrial De Gesso Ltda, Saint-Gobain Groups.. The report covers company market share analysis which gives a comprehensive overview of the main competitors in the market. In addition, the report also covers major strategies adopted by market players such as new product launch, acquisitions & mergers, partnerships, collaborations & joint ventures, research & development, and regional expansion. The study also covers the product portfolio of major companies operating in the market.

• Global Plasterboard Market is projected to reach USD 30.99 Billion by 2028
• Asia Pacific held the highest share of the Plasterboard market
• Flexible plasterboard held the largest share of the product segment in the Plasterboard market
• Commercial held the major share of the application segment in the Plasterboard market