Drywall Gypsum Board Prices — Live Index
$0.3–$0.65 $/sq ft (May 2026) · 0% vs last month · -1% vs last year. Derived from BLS PPI — Gypsum Product Manufacturing (PCU327420327420), verified 2026-06-10, refreshed monthly.
Drywall Gypsum Board Price History
This chart shows estimated $/sq ft prices derived from the BLS Producer Price Index since 2010. When the line goes up, the material costs more. The current estimated price is $0/sq ft as of 2026-05.
Current estimate: $0/sq ft (PPI 403.1, 2026-05). Source: BLS Producer Price Index (series PCU327420327420)
Drywall Gypsum Board price by region
National pricing scaled by the BEA Regional Price Parity index (a cost-of-living proxy, not a per-state material quote).
| Region | Index (US=100) | Estimated range |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 86.9 | $0–$1 $/sq ft |
| Illinois | 100 | $0–$1 $/sq ft |
| California | 110.7 | $0–$1 $/sq ft |
How today compares
Over the last 16 years of BLS PPI — Gypsum Product Manufacturing (PCU327420327420) data, drywall gypsum board prices are currently 1.7% below the peak set in March 2025 and 131.5% above the low of February 2011.
Methodology
BLS PPI PCU327420327420 (gypsum product manufacturing) directly tracks wallboard/drywall factory output prices. Standard 4×8 sheet (32 sq ft) at current PPI-indexed prices = ~$14–20/sheet at retail = $0.44–0.63/sq ft. Mid-estimate $0.45/sq ft. Range: $0.30/sq ft (volume/commercial pricing for 4×12 sheets), $0.65/sq ft (small-lot retail or specialty Type X fire-rated board). Excludes joint compound, tape, and screws (~$0.10/sq ft add). Series cadence: monthly. The dollar range is re-derived whenever the underlying index moves more than 5% from the derivation point.
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Drywall Gypsum Board price FAQ
How much does drywall gypsum board cost in May 2026?
$0.3–$0.65 $/sq ft, with a mid-estimate of $0.45 $/sq ft. This is derived from BLS PPI — Gypsum Product Manufacturing (PCU327420327420) and refreshed monthly.
Are drywall gypsum board prices going up or down?
Flat 0% versus last month and -1% versus a year ago, based on the BLS producer price index through May 2026.
How do today's drywall gypsum board prices compare to the historical range?
Current prices are 1.7% below the 16-year peak (Mar 2025) and 131.5% above the low (Feb 2011).
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