Material prices · updated with August 2026 data
Drywall Prices
Producer prices for gypsum building materials, which covers wallboard and the gypsum products hung with it, plus insulation materials.
- vs. August 2025
- −0.9%
- vs. last month
- 0.0%
- vs. 5 years ago
- +24.2%
Gypsum building materials, August 2026 (preliminary). Producer prices, not shelf prices.
September 2024 = 100. A reading of 110 means prices were 10% higher than in September 2024.
September 2021 = 100. A reading of 110 means prices were 10% higher than in September 2021.
September 2016 = 100. A reading of 110 means prices were 10% higher than in September 2016.
What it means for your bids
At producer prices, a board order that cost $10,000 in August 2025 would cost about $9,910 in August 2026 , and one from August 2021 about $12,420 .
Supplier and retail prices follow producer prices with their own markups and timing, so use the trend to judge how long to hold a bid price and whether to add an escalation clause, and use your supplier’s quote for the number on the bid.
Related materials
| Material | vs. last month | vs. a year ago | vs. 5 years ago | 2 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum building materials BLS WPU13710102 , preliminary | 0.0% | −0.9% | +24.2% | |
| Insulation materials BLS WPU1392 , preliminary | +0.5% | +1.1% | +26.7% |
Every material we track is in the August 2026 materials price report, and the material prices page lists them side by side.
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Free to use with credit and a link. The figures are U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, compiled by BuildWorkPro.
BuildWorkPro Price Index: Drywall Prices, August 2026. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Producer Price Index. https://buildworkpro.com/prices/drywall/
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Frequently asked questions
Are drywall prices going up or down?
In August 2026, producer prices for gypsum building materials was unchanged from the month before and fell 0.9% from August 2025. Over five years they rose 24.2%. These are Bureau of Labor Statistics figures, and the latest months are preliminary until BLS revises them four months after release.
How much have drywall prices changed in the last year?
At producer prices, a board order that cost $10,000 in August 2025 would cost about $9,910 in August 2026, lower by 0.9%. Your supplier’s price follows the same direction with its own markup and timing.
Is this the price I pay at the supplier?
No. The Producer Price Index measures what domestic producers receive, before distribution and retail markups. Supplier and retail prices tend to follow it with a lag. Use it for the trend and for escalation, and get today’s number from your supplier’s quote.
Can I use this index in a price escalation clause?
Many contracts tie material escalation to a named Producer Price Index series, measured from the bid month to the purchase month. This page uses BLS series WPU13710102 for gypsum building materials. Name the exact series and months in the contract, and have your attorney review the clause.