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Drywall Prices 2026: Gypsum Board, Joint Compound & Metal Stud Price Increases

Manufacturer price-increase letters on drywall products: gypsum board and wallboard, joint compound, metal studs and track, and related interior finishing products. This tracks what manufacturers charge contractors and distributors, not a commodity index. 16 letters on file mention drywall, newest effective date first.

10letters effective in 2026
6brands
20%typical stated increase
0still to take effect
  • Latest effective: USG (Aug 3, 2026); Panel Rey (Jun 8, 2026); Westpac (Jun 8, 2026)
  • Typical %: median 20% across the 1 letter effective in 2026 that state a percentage (middle half 20%–20%; ranges counted at their midpoint).
  • Busiest months in 2026: June 2026 (4), January 2026 (3), May 2026 (2)

By trade: Drywall & Interiors (16)

EffectiveBrandTradeProductsIncreaseSource
Aug 3, 2026 USG Drywall & Interiors Drywall & Wallboard see letter letter · ABC Supply Interiors
Jun 8, 2026 Panel Rey Drywall & Interiors Drywall & Wallboard see letter letter · ABC Supply Interiors
Jun 8, 2026 Westpac Drywall & Interiors Drywall & Wallboard see letter letter · ABC Supply Interiors
Jun 1, 2026 CertainTeed Gypsum Drywall & Interiors has announced a price increase of approximately 20% on all ½” Easi-Lite Gypsum Wallboard products and 30% on all remaining Gypsum Wallboard products, including Value-Added-Produ… approximately 20%, 30% Universal Supply
Jun 1, 2026 National Gypsum Drywall & Interiors Gypsum Wallboard Products see letter letter · Negwer Materials
letter · ABC Supply Interiors
May 11, 2026 Georgia-Pacific Drywall & Interiors gypsum board products
has announced a price increase on all gypsum board products. We will adjust our prices effective with shipments on May 11, 2026.
see letter Universal Supply
May 11, 2026 USG Drywall & Interiors wallboard products see letter letter · Negwer Materials
letter · ABC Supply Interiors
Jan 19, 2026 National Gypsum Drywall & Interiors Drywall & Wallboard see letter letter · ABC Supply Interiors
Jan 5, 2026 Georgia-Pacific Drywall & Interiors Drywall & Wallboard see letter letter · ABC Supply Interiors
Jan 5, 2026 USG Drywall & Interiors Drywall & Wallboard see letter letter · ABC Supply Interiors
Jul 15, 2025 Blue Ridge Fiberboard Drywall & Interiors Drywall & Wallboard see letter letter · ABC Supply Interiors
Feb 3, 2025 CertainTeed Gypsum Drywall & Interiors Drywall & Wallboard
has announced a price increase of approximately 20% on all ½” Easi-Lite Gypsum Wallboard and 30% on all remaining Gypsum Wallboard products, including Value-Added-Products. We w…
approximately 20%, 30% letter · ABC Supply Interiors
Universal Supply
Feb 3, 2025 Panel Rey Drywall & Interiors Drywall & Wallboard see letter letter · ABC Supply Interiors
Feb 1, 2025 American Gypsum Drywall & Interiors Drywall & Wallboard see letter letter · ABC Supply Interiors
Jan 13, 2025 USG Drywall & Interiors Drywall & Wallboard up to 20% letter · ABC Supply Interiors
Universal Supply
Jan 6, 2025 National Gypsum Drywall & Interiors Drywall & Wallboard see letter letter · ABC Supply Interiors
Universal Supply