Building Plaster Product Manufacturing in the UK - Industry Market Research Report

Beginning to crack: Weak growth in construction output is limits plasterboard sales in 2023-24

In recent years, demand has been supported by policies intended to boost housing construction. Continued policy support, like the extension of the Help to Buy scheme through March 2023, has continued to boost demand from the residential construction market. Building plaster product manufacturers have also benefited from the shift towards lightweight dry construction methods, aiding revenue growth. Demand for innovative building plastering products that are more insulating, sustainable, fire-resistant or lightweight has been particularly strong, which has benefited the industry.

Companies in this industry manufacture gypsum-based plaster products for use in construction. This includes products that are faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard such as plasterboard and non-reinforced plaster products like premixed and bagged plasters.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.