Global Drywall Expansion Anchor Market Growth 2026-2032
Description
The global Drywall Expansion Anchor market size is predicted to grow from US$ 812 million in 2025 to US$ 1123 million in 2032; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2026 to 2032.
Drywall expansion anchors, the most commonly used "invisible load-bearing points" in lightweight walls and hollow partitions, offer core value by addressing the shortcomings of traditional wood screws directly into drywall, such as insufficient pull-out strength, damaged holes after repeated disassembly and reassembly, the inability of lightweight walls to withstand hanging loads, and the highly unstable anchoring performance across different board materials and insulation layer structures. In apartment renovations, hotel rooms, office partitions, and home decoration, TV mounts, cabinet brackets, bathroom fixtures, rails, and lighting fixtures are often fixed to gypsum board only 12.5 mm thick. If relying solely on "self-tapping screws + bare holes," concentrated stress, moisture, or vibration can easily lead to cracking, falling, or even injury. In European projects that extensively use light steel frames and double-layer board structures, the same wall often involves multiple superimposed substrates such as cavities, insulation cotton, and metal frames, making it difficult for traditional expansion anchors to balance assembly efficiency and predictable load-bearing capacity. Drywall plugs, through expansion/locking claw/flip structures designed for gypsum board and lightweight substrates, create a larger load-bearing area and mechanical locking behind the board. This provides repeatable and calculable load-bearing capacity without damaging the board surface, giving "hanging heavy objects on lightweight walls" an engineering-verifiable safety margin. They are also compatible with screw specifications, installation tools, and standardized testing systems (such as ETA certification), becoming a key component connecting "decorative layer – lightweight wall – functional components" in interior design systems. In 2025, global sales of drywall expansion anchors across various application scenarios are approximately 43.7 billion units, with an average unit price of approximately USD 0.018–0.026 per unit based on engineering/channel procurement, and a gross profit margin of approximately 22%–30%. Drywall plugs typically consist of a body made of engineering plastic such as nylon or polypropylene, partial metal inserts (for heavy-duty/hollow wall applications), matching self-tapping or wood screws, and retail packaging. Typical structures include cross or four-wing expansion ribs, anti-rotation features, hollow or solid plug bodies, internal threads/self-tapping guide sections, and anti-rotation designs. Some hollow wall anchors include metal flaps or metal sleeves. General parameters are: applicable board thickness 9.5–25 mm, recommended drilling diameter 6–14 mm, standard single-point allowable pull-out load 0.1–0.4 kN (for ordinary nylon plugs, single-layer board), heavy-duty hollow wall anchors can reach 0.6–1.2 kN (depending on the ETA report and installation conditions); common materials are PA6/PA6.6, PP, or zinc alloy, with a temperature resistance of −20~+80 ℃, and some products have passed fire resistance/low smoke toxicity tests.
The growth of the drywall expansion anchor market is driven by two main factors. Firstly, the trend towards "lightweight and prefabricated interior construction": the proportion of gypsum board and lightweight partitions in residential and commercial buildings in Europe and North America continues to increase, and some Asian countries are also rapidly adopting light steel frame + gypsum board systems in refined decoration and prefabricated buildings. This makes "hanging heavy objects on non-load-bearing lightweight walls" a common requirement, thus driving the upgrade of drywall plugs from low-priced, unbranded consumables to standardized products with clear load-bearing capacities and brand endorsements. Secondly, safety and compliance factors are gradually becoming important variables driving the demand for mid-to-high-end products – the EU, through the ETA/ETAG/EAD system and CPR (Construction Products Regulation), provides a unified framework for the performance evaluation of anchors and fasteners on concrete, masonry, and even some lightweight panels. Drywall plugs with ETA reports are increasingly specified for use in public buildings, hotels, schools, and projects sensitive to safety responsibilities, driving brands with testing and certification capabilities to gain premium pricing and market share. At the same time, the home improvement and small project channels still have a large number of low-priced, uncertified products. Price-sensitive end-users and small contractors still tend to choose the lowest-cost options, resulting in a highly fragmented and competitive mid-to-low-end market. On the raw materials side, fluctuations in nylon/PP prices, steel prices, and surface treatment chemical prices directly affect product gross margins, while the centralized procurement and private label strategies of large retailers and engineering channels further compress the bargaining power of brand manufacturers. Overall, the drywall expansion anchor market is exhibiting a dual-track pattern: "the engineering and public building sectors are concentrating on mid-to-high-end products driven by ETA/CE and other certifications, while the home improvement retail sector remains highly fragmented and price-competitive." In the long term, against the backdrop of lightweight interior construction, prefabricated installations, refined decoration delivery, and increasingly stringent regulations, manufacturers with systematic solutions, comprehensive testing and certification, and brand influence are expected to continuously increase their market share in the engineering and high-end channels.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Drywall Expansion Anchor Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Drywall Expansion Anchor sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Drywall Expansion Anchor sales for 2026 through 2032. With Drywall Expansion Anchor sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Drywall Expansion Anchor industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Drywall Expansion Anchor landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Drywall Expansion Anchor portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Drywall Expansion Anchor market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Drywall Expansion Anchor and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Drywall Expansion Anchor.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Drywall Expansion Anchor market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Plastic Expansion Anchor
Threaded Expansion Anchor
Metal Expansion Anchor
Toggler Expansion Anchor
Segmentation by Length:
25mm
30mm
Others
Segmentation by Screw Size:
#6
#8
#10
Segmentation by Application:
Online Sales
Offline Sales
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
CONFAST
Simpson Strong-Tie
Toggler
Cobra
Sympafix
EZ Ancor
Hilti
Corefix
DEWALT
Fischer
ESSVE
Hillman
Plasplugs
Rawlplug
LH Dottie
Guwanji
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Drywall Expansion Anchor market?
What factors are driving Drywall Expansion Anchor market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Drywall Expansion Anchor market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Drywall Expansion Anchor break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Drywall expansion anchors, the most commonly used "invisible load-bearing points" in lightweight walls and hollow partitions, offer core value by addressing the shortcomings of traditional wood screws directly into drywall, such as insufficient pull-out strength, damaged holes after repeated disassembly and reassembly, the inability of lightweight walls to withstand hanging loads, and the highly unstable anchoring performance across different board materials and insulation layer structures. In apartment renovations, hotel rooms, office partitions, and home decoration, TV mounts, cabinet brackets, bathroom fixtures, rails, and lighting fixtures are often fixed to gypsum board only 12.5 mm thick. If relying solely on "self-tapping screws + bare holes," concentrated stress, moisture, or vibration can easily lead to cracking, falling, or even injury. In European projects that extensively use light steel frames and double-layer board structures, the same wall often involves multiple superimposed substrates such as cavities, insulation cotton, and metal frames, making it difficult for traditional expansion anchors to balance assembly efficiency and predictable load-bearing capacity. Drywall plugs, through expansion/locking claw/flip structures designed for gypsum board and lightweight substrates, create a larger load-bearing area and mechanical locking behind the board. This provides repeatable and calculable load-bearing capacity without damaging the board surface, giving "hanging heavy objects on lightweight walls" an engineering-verifiable safety margin. They are also compatible with screw specifications, installation tools, and standardized testing systems (such as ETA certification), becoming a key component connecting "decorative layer – lightweight wall – functional components" in interior design systems. In 2025, global sales of drywall expansion anchors across various application scenarios are approximately 43.7 billion units, with an average unit price of approximately USD 0.018–0.026 per unit based on engineering/channel procurement, and a gross profit margin of approximately 22%–30%. Drywall plugs typically consist of a body made of engineering plastic such as nylon or polypropylene, partial metal inserts (for heavy-duty/hollow wall applications), matching self-tapping or wood screws, and retail packaging. Typical structures include cross or four-wing expansion ribs, anti-rotation features, hollow or solid plug bodies, internal threads/self-tapping guide sections, and anti-rotation designs. Some hollow wall anchors include metal flaps or metal sleeves. General parameters are: applicable board thickness 9.5–25 mm, recommended drilling diameter 6–14 mm, standard single-point allowable pull-out load 0.1–0.4 kN (for ordinary nylon plugs, single-layer board), heavy-duty hollow wall anchors can reach 0.6–1.2 kN (depending on the ETA report and installation conditions); common materials are PA6/PA6.6, PP, or zinc alloy, with a temperature resistance of −20~+80 ℃, and some products have passed fire resistance/low smoke toxicity tests.
The growth of the drywall expansion anchor market is driven by two main factors. Firstly, the trend towards "lightweight and prefabricated interior construction": the proportion of gypsum board and lightweight partitions in residential and commercial buildings in Europe and North America continues to increase, and some Asian countries are also rapidly adopting light steel frame + gypsum board systems in refined decoration and prefabricated buildings. This makes "hanging heavy objects on non-load-bearing lightweight walls" a common requirement, thus driving the upgrade of drywall plugs from low-priced, unbranded consumables to standardized products with clear load-bearing capacities and brand endorsements. Secondly, safety and compliance factors are gradually becoming important variables driving the demand for mid-to-high-end products – the EU, through the ETA/ETAG/EAD system and CPR (Construction Products Regulation), provides a unified framework for the performance evaluation of anchors and fasteners on concrete, masonry, and even some lightweight panels. Drywall plugs with ETA reports are increasingly specified for use in public buildings, hotels, schools, and projects sensitive to safety responsibilities, driving brands with testing and certification capabilities to gain premium pricing and market share. At the same time, the home improvement and small project channels still have a large number of low-priced, uncertified products. Price-sensitive end-users and small contractors still tend to choose the lowest-cost options, resulting in a highly fragmented and competitive mid-to-low-end market. On the raw materials side, fluctuations in nylon/PP prices, steel prices, and surface treatment chemical prices directly affect product gross margins, while the centralized procurement and private label strategies of large retailers and engineering channels further compress the bargaining power of brand manufacturers. Overall, the drywall expansion anchor market is exhibiting a dual-track pattern: "the engineering and public building sectors are concentrating on mid-to-high-end products driven by ETA/CE and other certifications, while the home improvement retail sector remains highly fragmented and price-competitive." In the long term, against the backdrop of lightweight interior construction, prefabricated installations, refined decoration delivery, and increasingly stringent regulations, manufacturers with systematic solutions, comprehensive testing and certification, and brand influence are expected to continuously increase their market share in the engineering and high-end channels.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Drywall Expansion Anchor Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Drywall Expansion Anchor sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Drywall Expansion Anchor sales for 2026 through 2032. With Drywall Expansion Anchor sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Drywall Expansion Anchor industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Drywall Expansion Anchor landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Drywall Expansion Anchor portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Drywall Expansion Anchor market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Drywall Expansion Anchor and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Drywall Expansion Anchor.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Drywall Expansion Anchor market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Plastic Expansion Anchor
Threaded Expansion Anchor
Metal Expansion Anchor
Toggler Expansion Anchor
Segmentation by Length:
25mm
30mm
Others
Segmentation by Screw Size:
#6
#8
#10
Segmentation by Application:
Online Sales
Offline Sales
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
CONFAST
Simpson Strong-Tie
Toggler
Cobra
Sympafix
EZ Ancor
Hilti
Corefix
DEWALT
Fischer
ESSVE
Hillman
Plasplugs
Rawlplug
LH Dottie
Guwanji
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Drywall Expansion Anchor market?
What factors are driving Drywall Expansion Anchor market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Drywall Expansion Anchor market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Drywall Expansion Anchor break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
145 Pages
- *This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global by Company
- 4 World Historic Review for Drywall Expansion Anchor by Geographic Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
- 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
- 12 World Forecast Review for Drywall Expansion Anchor by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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