Product Code: ETC6180939 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The FGD Gypsum Market in Australia is supported by the by-product recovery from flue gas treatment processes. This synthetic gypsum is used in construction materials such as drywall, cement, and plasterboard. The rising demand for sustainable construction inputs has created a steady downstream market for FGD gypsum.
Australia`s FGD gypsum market is benefitting from the growing use of synthetic gypsum in the construction sector, particularly for drywall manufacturing. However, the pace of market growth is moderated by limited adoption of FGD systems in newer energy infrastructure and relatively low domestic demand for gypsum-based products, keeping supply-demand balanced.
The FGD gypsum market encounters difficulties such as inconsistent quality of synthetic gypsum and limited awareness about its utility in construction and agriculture. Logistics and transportation costs also present significant hurdles, especially in remote areas. Moreover, competition from natural gypsum and environmental concerns about reuse inhibit greater market adoption.
The FGD gypsum market in Australia offers niche investment opportunities tied to the growing use of synthetic gypsum in construction and agriculture. As FGD systems generate gypsum as a byproduct, investors in this space can explore sustainable material repurposing solutions. Partnerships with the construction industry for drywall and cement production or with the agricultural sector for soil treatment can unlock new revenue streams from what was traditionally a waste product.
FGD gypsum, a by-product of the desulfurization process, is influenced by waste management and resource recovery policies in Australia. The National Waste Policy and Product Stewardship Act encourage reuse of industrial by-products, including FGD gypsum, in construction and agriculture. The government supports this through guidelines for safe reuse and collaboration with the building materials sector to incorporate industrial by-products into sustainable construction initiatives.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-user, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing environmental regulations in Australia promoting the use of flue gas desulfurization (FGD) gypsum. |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the benefits of FGD gypsum in reducing air pollution and improving soil fertility. |
4.2.3 Rising demand for sustainable construction materials driving the adoption of FGD gypsum. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment costs associated with setting up FGD gypsum production facilities. |
4.3.2 Limited availability of coal-fired power plants utilizing FGD technology in Australia. |
5 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market Trends |
6 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market, By Application |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market Revenues & Volume, By Dental, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market Revenues & Volume, By Drywall, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market Revenues & Volume, By Cement, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market Revenues & Volume, By Water Treatment, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market Revenues & Volume, By Mining, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.8 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market Revenues & Volume, By Soil Amendment, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market, By End-user |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction Industry, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market Revenues & Volume, By Agriculture Industry, 2021- 2031F |
7 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of coal-fired power plants in Australia equipped with FGD technology. |
8.2 Amount of FGD gypsum produced annually in Australia. |
8.3 Adoption rate of FGD gypsum in various industries such as construction, agriculture, and manufacturing. |
9 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-user, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Flue Gas Desulfurization FGD Gypsum Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |