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The French market for the manufacture of gypsum elements for the construction industry is estimated at 9.4 billion euros in 2023.
The gypsum market, which encompasses the manufacture of gypsum elements for construction and plasterwork, has been growing since 2020. In the gypsum elements segment, there is a significant increase in sales from €2.67 billion to €9.37 billion between 2015 and 2023.
Sales of plasterwork rose from €4.91 billion in 2016 to €8.03 billion in 2023. The market fell sharply by -7.4% in 2020.
The market is driven by the maintenance and improvement of existing buildings, and initiatives such as the Crédit d'Impôt pour la Transition Énergétique and the zero-rate eco-loan that encourage energy innovation.
The overall growth dynamic of the gypsum market is likely to be moderate, given the marked decline in the new-build market and the slowdown in the renovation market.
Gypsum, known for its construction applications such as plasterboard and decorative mouldings, is considered an environmentally-friendly material due to its natural composition and recyclability.
France is a major producer of plaster in Europe, with significant gypsum quarries.
Key market innovators
- Saint-Gobain: a leader with Placoplatre
- British Gypsum: Saint-Gobain's British subsidiary.
- Gyproc: a Saint-Gobain subsidiary
- Knauf: a world leader
- United States Gypsum Company is part of the Knauf group
- National Gypsum: Based in the United States, National Gypsum is known for its range of high-performance drywall products.
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1 Market overview
1.1 Definition and scope of the study
Gypsum is a hydraulic binder made from gypsum, and therefore requires the exploitation of an upstream natural resource. Gypsum, once transformed into plaster paste, is mixed with water to obtain plaster in its final form. This is then marketed either to manufacturers or directly to craftsmen working on building sites.
Gypsum products can be divided into two categories, depending on where they are produced:
- plasterboard and plasterboard tiles, manufactured in factories and the leading products on the market ;
- plaster, staff and stucco, which are manufactured on site to meet personalized requirements (ornaments, moldings, etc.).
Plaster is a product that is still widely used, as it is made from natural materials and is therefore recyclable. In addition, gypsum is mined in an environmentally-friendly manner, so as not to deplete reserves or harm the environment. it should be noted that any exploitation of new gypsum deposits must be approved by the local authorities and the prefecture.
Despite encouraging sales of €9.37 billion for plaster manufacturing and €8.03 billion for plastering, the gypsum market is likely to experience relatively weak growth dynamics in the coming years.this is due in particular to the continuing marked decline in the new-build market, and the gradual loss of momentum in the renovation market. The current challenge for gypsum producers is therefore to create innovative products that will open up new outlets for a market still largely dominated by basic products such as plasterboard and tiles.
1.2 The global gypsum market
The global gypsum market is highly specialized by country. The main exporters are located in North America, Western Europe and Asia (***).
Source: ****
Thanks to its excellent insulating properties and its growing ability to save energy, plaster is an increasingly popular material worldwide. What's more, while the repair of existing infrastructure is ...
1.3 Domestic market
The gypsum sector can be divided into *: the market for the manufacture of gypsum elements, and the market for plasterwork. These * segments are described below:
Manufacture of plaster elements
The market for the manufacture of plaster elements for construction in France has grown significantly between **** and ****, with sales rising from *.** billion ...
1.4 Foreign trade
Exports
In ****, the main countries importing French gypsum were Belgium, Spain and Portugal, accounting for **.*%, **.*% and **.*% of total exports respectively. This distribution highlights a high concentration of exports to neighboring European countries, probably due to geographical proximity and close trade links.
Main French gypsum importing countries France, ****, % of total Source: ****\ ...
1.5 A market heavily penalized by Covid-19: the shortage of raw materials
In ****, growth in the construction market was hampered by a shortage of materials. The sector has recovered its **** level of activity, but the shortage is lengthening lead times. The sectors with the most worrying delays are wood and glass, but gypsum is also a cause for concern [***].
**% of companies in ...
2 Demand analysis
2.1 A relatively dynamic renovation market threatened by stagnation
France, ****-*****, by units sold **** : (***) Source: ****
Trends in the number of real estate transactions in the older housing segment have a direct influence on activity in the gypsum sector. This is because transactions in older homes are a catalyst for demand for renovation work, including false ceilings, coverings, moldings, partitions and ...
2.2 The French and renovation
Plasterboard, for partitions, or plasterboard, applicable to any smooth surface, are essential for interior renovation, allowing great freedom in rearranging the rooms of a house. These materials can be used for walls and ceilings, but also for interior decorations such as cornices and moldings. They are compatible with all types of ...
2.3 A declining new-build market
The volatility observed in the multi-family and residential construction sector, as well as the overall long-term downward trend, have a direct and negative impact on the gypsum market. The structural decline in the number of square meters built reduces demand for gypsum, putting pressure on gypsum suppliers. Companies in the gypsum ...
2.4 New markets for the plaster industry
In a difficult context for the construction industry for more than a decade, David Morales, President of UNA Métiers et techniques du plâtre et de l'isolation (***), foresaw the need, as early ass ****, the need to promote the plaster industry's skills in new markets, including acoustic insulation, the Eco-Artisan label ...
3 Market structure
3.1 Value chain and typologies
Table summarizing the stages in the gypsum value chain:
Responsible plaster manufacturing: quarrying
Gypsum manufacturing involves the regulated exploitation of gypsum quarries. Industrialists in the sector carry out impact studies before obtaining authorization from the prefectoral authorities to exploit a deposit. Two extraction methods are used: open-cast mining, when the gypsum ...
3.2 The manufacture of plaster for construction: highly localized production
Growth in the number of companies in the manufacture of plaster elements for the construction industry France, ****-**** Source: ****
Between **** and ****, the number of companies in the plaster elements for construction sector in France remained relatively stable, hovering around ** establishments. However, despite this stability, there has been a slight decline in ...
3.3 Distribution: the role of the merchant or how each player makes the most of the game
Gypsum plasterboard: the right format for supplying a high-demand market
In the construction industry, the supply of plasterboard is essential for finishing work. Professionals are looking for reliable suppliers capable of meeting their needs on time. Plasterboard, also known as "drywall", offers a flexible and practical solution for interior finishing and ...
3.4 Employment structure in the plastering sector
According to figures gathered byUrssaf, companies operating in the"Manufacture of plaster elements for construction" sector (***) was **,***, with **,*** employees.
Companies carrying out plastering work are also divided according to their activities, which are organized into veritable sectors.this is illustrated by the emergence of the plasterer's trade, and the development of ...
3.5 The importance of the building trades
In the building sector, craftsmen are still the most important players, accounting for **% of companies, **% of sales and **% of employees, while **% of plastering companies with fewer than ** employees are sole proprietorships [***].
However, in the fourth quarter of ****, the building crafts union Capeb recorded a slowdown in activity in all regions, although ...
4 Offer analysis
4.1 Market prices
Prices for gypsum-based products vary widely, depending on the type of product required and its quality.
Plaster installation rates also vary, depending on the nature of the operation.
All in all, the average budget for plasterwork is €**** [***].
4.2 Rising plaster prices
In ****, the price of gypsum rose sharply, and continued to do so in ****. This trend can be observed by tracking INSEE price indices.
cement, lime and plaster price index trends France, ****-****, index base *** **** Source: ****
It can be assumed that the main factor weighing on this price is the rise in ...
5 Regulations
5.1 Taxation depending on the nature of the work
The RGE label(***) is awarded by organizations that have signed an agreement with the French government. It ensures that the craftsman's service meets two requirements:
Standard NF X**-*** or equivalent: qualifications which relate to the company's technical capacity to ensure the required quality NF EN ISO/CEI *****standard or equivalent: ...
6 Positioning the players
6.1 Segmentation
- Knauf
- Etex France Siniat
- Ile-de-France Plâtrerie
- Werey Stenger
- Saint-Gobain Groupe
- Placoplatre (Saint-Gobain groupe)
List of charts presented in this market study
- Sales of plastering work
- Market for the manufacture of plaster components for the construction industry
- Growth in the number of companies in the plaster for construction sector
- Breakdown of "Gypsum and insulation trades" by activity
- Sales trends in the plasterboard market
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Latest news
Saint-Gobain strengthens its position in construction chemicals in Mexico and Central America - 16/08/2024
- Acquisition of FOSROC by Saint-Gobain for almost one billion euros.
- Saint-Gobain acquires the Mexican group OVNIVER/Cemix for $815 million (around 742 million euros).
- Cemix should generate sales of $285 million this year, with an operating margin approaching 22%.
- Cemix has 16 plants and around 1,000 employees. Saint-Gobain generated sales of 1.5 billion euros in the Mexico-Central America zone last year, out of a group total of almost 48 billion euros.
- With the integration of Cemix, Saint-Gobain's pro forma sales in construction chemicals will amount to 6.5 billion euros.
- Saint-Gobain is present in 76 countries in the field of construction chemicals.
- The Group has made around 30 acquisitions in construction chemicals since 2021.
- Acquisition of CSR in Australia for 2.7 billion euros, Saint-Gobain's largest acquisition in 20 years.
Saint-Gobain buys construction chemicals company Fosroc for 960 million euros - 27/06/2024
- Purchase price of Fosroc by Saint-Gobain: $1.03 billion (approximately 960 million euros)
- - Year Fosroc founded: 1972
- - Fosroc's geographical presence: strong, particularly in India, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific
- - Expected sales for Fosroc in 2024: $487 million
- - Total projected sales for Saint-Gobain in the building chemicals sector after acquisition: €6.2 billion in 73 countries
Placoplatre gains freeway access for its giant quarry at Cormeilles s - 08/05/2024
- **Quarry location and specific features** : The Cormeilles-en-Parisis gypsum quarry, one of the largest open-cast mines in Europe, is located in the Val-d'Oise department and operates exclusively underground.
- - **Gypsum production**: 350,000 tonnes extracted annually.
- - **Future mining** : Reserves will be exploited for at least the next 30 years.
Saint-Gobain ready to set up in Australia for 2.5 billion euros - 22/02/2024
- Saint-Gobain proposes to acquire the entire capital of CSR
- The CSR Group has some 40 production sites worldwide, around 130 sales outlets and 2,800 employees.
- CSR's total revenues for the 2022-2023 financial year amounted to A$2.6 billion.
- By 2022, North America and emerging markets already accounted for 62% of Saint-Gobain's operating income, compared with 40% in 2018.
Plastics: tug-of-war over Knauf plant closures - 18/07/2023
- 123 employees affected by the closure of several Knauf Industries sites
- Knauf Industries has five plants in France: Pithiviers (Loiret), Duclair (Seine-Maritime), Rhinau (Bas-Rhin) and Saint-Sauveur-d'Aunis (Charente-Maritime) will close, while the Vendargues site (Hérault) will be transformed into a logistics platform
- These sites account for a quarter of Knauf Industries' production facilities in France
- Knauf Industries' sales in France in 2022 are expected to be around 200 million, down 15%
- The division employs almost 2,000 people in eight countries, including around 760 in France
Plastics manufacturer Knauf Industries closes 4 sites in France - 01/07/2023
- Knauf industrie plans to close four sites in France.
- The Knauf group achieved sales of 15.4 billion euros.
- The group employs over 41,500 people at 300 sites worldwide.
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