Dry Construction Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis to 2030

Trends, opportunity and forecast in dry construction market to 2030 by type (plasterboard, wood, metal, plastic, and others), application (wall, ceiling, flooring, and others), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World)

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Dry Construction Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis to 2030

Report Feature

Dry Construction Market Trends and Forecast

The future of the global dry construction market looks promising with opportunities in the wall, ceiling, and flooring markets. The global dry construction market is expected to reach an estimated $81.1 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 4.8% from 2024 to 2030. The major drivers for this market are increasing demand for sustainable building practices and materials, rapid urbanization and population, and cost-effectiveness and reduced construction time associated with dry construction techniques boosting market adoption globally.

• Lucintel forecasts that plasterboard is expected to witness the highest growth over the forecast period.

• Within this market, wall is expected to witness the highest growth.

• APAC is expected to witness the highest growth over the forecast period.

Dry Construction Market Trends and Forecast

Country Wise Outlook for the Dry Construction Market

• United States – Government incentives for eco-friendly construction drive companies like Armstrong World Industries to innovate dry construction materials for sustainable building practices.

• United Kingdom – Kingspan Group expands production of drywall systems, aligning with government targets to increase housing construction efficiency and sustainability.

• Germany – Knauf GmbH introduces advanced dry construction solutions for energy-efficient buildings, supported by government policies promoting green building technologies.

• Japan – Sumitomo Forestry accelerates adoption of dry construction methods to address housing shortages and earthquake-resistant building requirements, in line with government initiatives for urban redevelopment. A more than 150-page report is developed to help in your business decisions. Sample figures with some insights are shown below.

Dry Construction Market by Segment

Dry Construction Market by Segment

The study includes a forecast for the global dry construction market by type, application, and region.

Dry Construction Market by Type [Value from 2018 to 2030]:


• Plasterboard

• Wood

• Metal

• Plastic

• Others

Dry Construction Market by Application [Value from 2018 to 2030]:


• Wall

• Ceiling

• Flooring

• Others

Dry Construction Market by Region [Value from 2018 to 2030]:


• North America

• Europe

• Asia Pacific

• The Rest of the World

List of Dry Construction Companies

Companies in the market compete on the basis of product quality offered. Major players in this market focus on expanding their manufacturing facilities, R&D investments, infrastructural development, and leverage integration opportunities across the value chain. With these strategies dry construction companies cater increasing demand, ensure competitive effectiveness, develop innovative products & technologies, reduce production costs, and expand their customer base. Some of the dry construction companies profiled in this report include-

• Etex

• Fletcher Building Limited

• Saint Gobain

• Xella

• CSR

• Knauf

• Pabco Gypsum

Recent Development in the Dry Construction Market

• USG Corporation: USG Corporation introduced advanced drywall systems aimed at enhancing sustainability in building construction, focusing on reducing environmental impact and improving energy efficiency.

• British Gypsum: British Gypsum launched innovative dry construction products designed to meet carbon reduction targets, emphasizing the use of sustainable materials and practices in construction projects.

• Saint-Gobain Gyproc: Saint-Gobain Gyproc expanded its production of drywall systems to support infrastructure development and affordable housing projects, leveraging efficient construction methods and materials.

• Boral Australia: Boral Australia developed lightweight dry construction solutions for the residential and commercial buildings, emphasizing cost-effectiveness and environmental sustainability through innovative building materials.

Features of the Global Dry Construction Market

Market Size Estimates: Dry construction market size estimation in terms of value ($B). Trend and Forecast Analysis: Market trends (2018 to 2023) and forecast (2024 to 2030) by various segments and regions. Segmentation Analysis: Dry construction market size by type, application, and region in terms of value ($B). Regional Analysis: Dry construction market breakdown by North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World. Growth Opportunities: Analysis of growth opportunities in different types, applications, and regions for the dry construction market. Strategic Analysis: This includes M&A, new product development, and competitive landscape of the dry construction market. Analysis of competitive intensity of the industry based on Porter’s Five Forces model.

FAQ

Q1. What is the dry construction market size? Answer: The global dry construction market is expected to reach an estimated $81.1 billion by 2030. Q2. What is the growth forecast for dry construction market? Answer: The global dry construction market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 4.8% from 2024 to 2030. Q3. What are the major drivers influencing the growth of the dry construction market? Answer: The major drivers for this market are increasing demand for sustainable building practices and materials, rapid urbanization and population and cost-effectiveness and reduced construction time associated with dry construction techniques boosting market adoption globally. Q4. What are the major segments for dry construction market? Answer: The future of the dry construction market looks promising with opportunities in the wall, ceiling, and flooring markets. Q5. Who are the key dry construction market companies? Answer: Some of the key dry construction companies are as follows:

• Etex

• Fletcher Building Limited

• Saint Gobain

• Xella

• CSR

• Knauf

• Pabco Gypsum Q6. Which dry construction market segment will be the largest in future? Answer: Lucintel forecasts that plasterboard is expected to witness the highest growth over the forecast period. Q7. In dry construction market, which region is expected to be the largest in next 5 years? Answer: APAC is expected to witness the highest growth over the forecast period. Q8. Do we receive customization in this report? Answer: Yes, Lucintel provides 10% customization without any additional cost.

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

Methodology

Lucintel has been in the business of market research and management consulting since 2000 and has published over 1000 market intelligence reports in various markets / applications and served over 1,000 clients worldwide. This study is a culmination of four months of full-time effort performed by Lucintel's analyst team. The analysts used the following sources for the creation and completion of this valuable report:
  • In-depth interviews of the major players in this market
  • Detailed secondary research from competitors’ financial statements and published data 
  • Extensive searches of published works, market, and database information pertaining to industry news, company press releases, and customer intentions
  • A compilation of the experiences, judgments, and insights of Lucintel’s professionals, who have analyzed and tracked this market over the years.
Extensive research and interviews are conducted across the supply chain of this market to estimate market share, market size, trends, drivers, challenges, and forecasts. Below is a brief summary of the primary interviews that were conducted by job function for this report.
 
Thus, Lucintel compiles vast amounts of data from numerous sources, validates the integrity of that data, and performs a comprehensive analysis. Lucintel then organizes the data, its findings, and insights into a concise report designed to support the strategic decision-making process. The figure below is a graphical representation of Lucintel’s research process. 
 

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Key Questions

  • What are some of the most promising, high-growth opportunities for the dry construction market by type (plasterboard, wood, metal, plastic, and others), application (wall, ceiling, flooring, and others), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World)?
  • Which segments will grow at a faster pace and why?
  • Which region will grow at a faster pace and why?
  • What are the key factors affecting market dynamics? What are the key challenges and business risks in this market?
  • What are the business risks and competitive threats in this market?
  • What are the emerging trends in this market and the reasons behind them?
  • What are some of the changing demands of customers in the market?
  • What are the new developments in the market? Which companies are leading these developments?
  • Who are the major players in this market? What strategic initiatives are key players pursuing for business growth?
  • What are some of the competing products in this market and how big of a threat do they pose for loss of market share by material or product substitution?
  • What M&A activity has occurred in the last 5 years and what has its impact been on the industry? For any questions related to Dry Construction Market, Dry Construction Market Size, Dry Construction Market Growth, Dry Construction Market Analysis, Dry Construction Market Report, Dry Construction Market Share, Dry Construction Market Trends, Dry Construction Market Forecast, Dry Construction Market Companies, write Lucintel analyst at email: helpdesk@lucintel.com. We will be glad to get back to you soon.
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