Global Plasterboard Liner Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
Description
The global Plasterboard Liner market size is expected to reach $ 10710 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 6.0% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
Plasterboard liner is a specialized type of paper manufactured primarily from recycled fibers, used as the facing and backing material in gypsum plasterboard (drywall) production. It provides strength, surface smoothness, and adhesion for the gypsum core, ensuring durability, fire resistance, and a suitable finish for painting or further treatment in building and interior applications.
In 2024, global Plasterboard Liner production reached 7837 k tons, with an average global market price of around US$ 836 per ton.
The plasterboard liner market forms an essential segment of the global construction materials industry, as plasterboard (also known as drywall or gypsum board) is one of the most widely used building products in residential, commercial, and industrial construction. Plasterboard liner, typically made from 100% recycled paper, serves as the outer covering of gypsum boards, providing mechanical strength, surface quality, and compatibility for further finishing processes such as painting or wallpapering. The demand for plasterboard liner is directly linked to the growth of the plasterboard industry, which has expanded steadily over the last decade due to urbanization, population growth, and the increasing need for efficient, lightweight, and fire-resistant construction solutions.
Market dynamics are strongly influenced by regional construction trends. In Europe and North America, mature construction markets drive steady demand, with a growing emphasis on sustainability, energy efficiency, and circular economy practices that favor recycled materials such as plasterboard liner. In Asia-Pacific, rapid urban development and large-scale infrastructure projects in China, India, and Southeast Asia are creating significant growth opportunities for plasterboard and its liner materials. The Middle East and Africa are also emerging as potential markets, driven by expanding housing needs and government-backed infrastructure investments. Regional demand is further shaped by building codes and regulations, particularly those related to fire safety and environmental standards, which reinforce the adoption of high-quality gypsum boards and liners.
From a competitive landscape perspective, the plasterboard liner market is relatively consolidated, with a small number of specialized paper producers supplying major plasterboard manufacturers. Key players include companies based in Europe and Asia, with capacity typically ranging from 100,000 to 300,000 tons per year. Producers are investing in efficiency improvements, energy optimization, and advanced recycling technologies to remain competitive. Supply security has become a key issue, as gypsum board manufacturers rely heavily on stable and consistent liner supply. Moreover, fluctuations in energy prices and wastepaper availability directly affect production costs, influencing both liner pricing and overall plasterboard costs in the construction supply chain.
This report studies the global Plasterboard Liner production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Plasterboard Liner and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Plasterboard Liner that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Plasterboard Liner total production and demand, 2021-2032, (K MT)
Global Plasterboard Liner total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Plasterboard Liner production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT), (based on production site)
Global Plasterboard Liner consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (K MT)
U.S. VS China: Plasterboard Liner domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Plasterboard Liner production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (K MT)
Global Plasterboard Liner production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT)
Global Plasterboard Liner production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT)
This report profiles key players in the global Plasterboard Liner market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include SCG Packaging, Visy, WEIG-Karton, DS Smith, Hamburger Containerboard, Alier, Knauf, International Paper, Sure Paper Co., Ltd., Yoshino Gypsum, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Plasterboard Liner market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (K MT) and average price (US$/MT) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Plasterboard Liner Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Plasterboard Liner Market, Segmentation by Type:
Plasterboard Liner Face
Plasterboard Liner Back
Global Plasterboard Liner Market, Segmentation by Application:
Walls
Ceilings
Others
Companies Profiled:
SCG Packaging
Visy
WEIG-Karton
DS Smith
Hamburger Containerboard
Alier
Knauf
International Paper
Sure Paper Co., Ltd.
Yoshino Gypsum
Asia Paper
Hamburger Containerboard GmbH
Republic Paperboard
Gulf Ply
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Plasterboard Liner market?
2. What is the demand of the global Plasterboard Liner market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Plasterboard Liner market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Plasterboard Liner market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Plasterboard Liner market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Plasterboard liner is a specialized type of paper manufactured primarily from recycled fibers, used as the facing and backing material in gypsum plasterboard (drywall) production. It provides strength, surface smoothness, and adhesion for the gypsum core, ensuring durability, fire resistance, and a suitable finish for painting or further treatment in building and interior applications.
In 2024, global Plasterboard Liner production reached 7837 k tons, with an average global market price of around US$ 836 per ton.
The plasterboard liner market forms an essential segment of the global construction materials industry, as plasterboard (also known as drywall or gypsum board) is one of the most widely used building products in residential, commercial, and industrial construction. Plasterboard liner, typically made from 100% recycled paper, serves as the outer covering of gypsum boards, providing mechanical strength, surface quality, and compatibility for further finishing processes such as painting or wallpapering. The demand for plasterboard liner is directly linked to the growth of the plasterboard industry, which has expanded steadily over the last decade due to urbanization, population growth, and the increasing need for efficient, lightweight, and fire-resistant construction solutions.
Market dynamics are strongly influenced by regional construction trends. In Europe and North America, mature construction markets drive steady demand, with a growing emphasis on sustainability, energy efficiency, and circular economy practices that favor recycled materials such as plasterboard liner. In Asia-Pacific, rapid urban development and large-scale infrastructure projects in China, India, and Southeast Asia are creating significant growth opportunities for plasterboard and its liner materials. The Middle East and Africa are also emerging as potential markets, driven by expanding housing needs and government-backed infrastructure investments. Regional demand is further shaped by building codes and regulations, particularly those related to fire safety and environmental standards, which reinforce the adoption of high-quality gypsum boards and liners.
From a competitive landscape perspective, the plasterboard liner market is relatively consolidated, with a small number of specialized paper producers supplying major plasterboard manufacturers. Key players include companies based in Europe and Asia, with capacity typically ranging from 100,000 to 300,000 tons per year. Producers are investing in efficiency improvements, energy optimization, and advanced recycling technologies to remain competitive. Supply security has become a key issue, as gypsum board manufacturers rely heavily on stable and consistent liner supply. Moreover, fluctuations in energy prices and wastepaper availability directly affect production costs, influencing both liner pricing and overall plasterboard costs in the construction supply chain.
This report studies the global Plasterboard Liner production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Plasterboard Liner and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Plasterboard Liner that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Plasterboard Liner total production and demand, 2021-2032, (K MT)
Global Plasterboard Liner total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Plasterboard Liner production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT), (based on production site)
Global Plasterboard Liner consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (K MT)
U.S. VS China: Plasterboard Liner domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Plasterboard Liner production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (K MT)
Global Plasterboard Liner production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT)
Global Plasterboard Liner production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT)
This report profiles key players in the global Plasterboard Liner market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include SCG Packaging, Visy, WEIG-Karton, DS Smith, Hamburger Containerboard, Alier, Knauf, International Paper, Sure Paper Co., Ltd., Yoshino Gypsum, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Plasterboard Liner market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (K MT) and average price (US$/MT) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Plasterboard Liner Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Plasterboard Liner Market, Segmentation by Type:
Plasterboard Liner Face
Plasterboard Liner Back
Global Plasterboard Liner Market, Segmentation by Application:
Walls
Ceilings
Others
Companies Profiled:
SCG Packaging
Visy
WEIG-Karton
DS Smith
Hamburger Containerboard
Alier
Knauf
International Paper
Sure Paper Co., Ltd.
Yoshino Gypsum
Asia Paper
Hamburger Containerboard GmbH
Republic Paperboard
Gulf Ply
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Plasterboard Liner market?
2. What is the demand of the global Plasterboard Liner market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Plasterboard Liner market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Plasterboard Liner market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Plasterboard Liner market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Table of Contents
131 Pages
- 1 Supply Summary
- 2 Demand Summary
- 3 World Manufacturers Competitive Analysis
- 4 United States VS China VS Rest of the World
- 5 Market Analysis by Type
- 6 Market Analysis by Application
- 7 Company Profiles
- 8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 9 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 10 Appendix
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