Gypsum is a versatile mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate, CaSO4·2H2O. Gypsum has played a crucial role in several industries, and its price in Pakistan ranges from Rs. 5500 to Rs. 6500 per ton, thus making it a material of choice for most applications.
Plaster of Paris price is 250 to 350 per 50 kg bag, this is the factory rate.
Gypsum Pricing Overview in Pakistan
Here’s a concise table summarizing the prices of gypsum and gypsum ceiling tiles in Pakistan:
| Product | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Gypsum (per ton) | Rs. 5000 to Rs. 7000 |
| gypsum powder (per sft) | RS. 800 |
| Gypsum Ceiling Tiles | Rs. 100 to Rs. 125 per square foot |
| Installation Cost (Ceiling Tiles) | Rs. 50 to Rs. 80 per square foot |
This table provides a clear overview of the current market prices for gypsum and its related products in Pakistan.
Applications of Gypsum
Gypsum has properties that make it applicable to various products:
- Fertilizer : Gypsum is a conditioner of the soil as it enhances the structure of the soil and gives calcium and sulfur that are essential plant nutrients.
- Plastering: In the building sector, gypsum is mixed to form plaster and applied to walls and roofs in order to get a smoothen effect.
- Chalk : Gypsum constitutes a greater part of its composition while producing chalk in schools and offices.
- Drywall: Drywall refers to the popular term that is used for gypsum boards in the interior construction of the walls and ceilings.
- Cement: It is used in cement both as a retarder of the setting time and an accelerator to increase the strength of the cement.
- Paris Plaster: Also it is known as plaster of Paris. It is a product of heating gypsum used in many artistic and construction works.
Gypsum Ceiling Tiles
Besides the usability, gypsum ceiling tiles also become popular in Pakistan, due to their aesthetic quality and functional benefits. Cost of gypsum ceiling tiles ranges from Rs. 100 to Rs. 125 per square foot. When taken into account for installation, then another cost would be in the range of Rs. 50 to Rs. 80 per square foot. These give an excellent solution to get modern, stylish interiors along with sound insulation and fire resistance.
Conclusion
The gypsum sector in Pakistan has been quite in good financial health. Because of the many applications within the economy, coupled with relatively low prices relative to other similar materials, demand for gypsum products in construction and agriculture is sure to propel its importance in the economy. As consumers and industries become more concerned with the sustainability and efficiency of these kinds of issues, requirements by such a development material like gypsum have become crucial.
