Discover The Northeast Region That Holds 95% Of Brazil's Gypsum And Generates Over 17,000 Jobs With More Than 500 Industries

Discover The Northeast Region That Holds 95% Of Brazil’s Gypsum And Generates Over 17,000 Jobs With More Than 500 Industries

Written by Fabio Lucas Carvalho

Published on 21/06/2025 at 08:01

Updated on 21/06/2025 at 08:08

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The Northeast Region That Concentrates the Largest Gypsum Polo in Brazil, with High-Purity Gypsum and More Than 500 Industries in Operation

What comes from the dry ground of the Sertão do Araripe, in Pernambuco, supports one of the largest industrial poles of the state and accounts for almost all gypsum production in the country.

In the heart of the Northeast, cities like Araripina, Trindade, Ipubi, Ouricuri, and Bodocó together form a true gypsum empire.

The Strength of the Pernambuco Gypsum Polo

The Pernambuco Gypsum Polo is responsible for 95% of the national production of gypsum and its derivatives. The activity not only ensures supply for the entire country but also drives the regional economy significantly.

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High-Quality Gypsum

The secret behind the success of the polo lies in a specific mineral: gypsum. Extracted in the region, this raw material stands out for its high quality.

Studies indicate that the purity of gypsum in the Sertão do Araripe varies between 88% and 98%, being considered one of the best in the world.

This quality allows for the production of high-standard gypsum, used in civil construction throughout the national territory. From the plaster of walls to ceilings and moldings, Pernambuco gypsum is present in both small and large projects.

A Little-Known Wealth

Despite its economic relevance and product quality, many people still do not recognize the importance of the gypsum pole in Pernambuco. The work developed in the sertão, through the extraction and industrialization of gypsum, has transformed the reality of entire municipalities.

In addition to boosting the local economy, the activity also strengthens the state’s image as a national reference in the sector. Pernambuco gypsum has become synonymous with quality and efficiency.

Conclusion

Araripina, Trindade, Ipubi, Ouricuri, and Bodocó not only share the rich soil of gypsum but also share the spotlight in a sector that supports thousands of families. Pernambuco, with its polo in the Sertão do Araripe, leads the national production of gypsum by a wide margin—and shows that, even far from major centers, there is wealth, work, and excellence.

Discover The Northeast Region That Holds 95% Of Brazil’s Gypsum And Generates Over 17,000 Jobs With More Than 500 Industries

The Northeast Region That Concentrates the Largest Gypsum Polo in Brazil, with High-Purity Gypsum and More Than 500 Industries in Operation

The Strength of the Pernambuco Gypsum Polo

High-Quality Gypsum

A Little-Known Wealth

Conclusion

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The Strength of the Pernambuco Gypsum Polo

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Conclusion

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