Product Code: 3845
This study analyzes the US market for wood-plastic composite WPC lumber and plastic lumber by material (cellulose, PVC, polyethylene, and other resins), region (Northeast, Midwest, South, West), market (new and improvement and repair residential, commercial, and nonbuilding construction), and application (decking, moulding & trim, fencing, landscaping/outdoor products, windows & doors and other). Historical data are provided for 2009, 2014, and 2019 with forecasts for 2024 and 2029. Data are provided in dollar value and lineal feet.
Historical data are provided for 2009, 2014, and 2019 with forecasts for 2024 and 2029. Data are provided in dollar value and lineal feet. Also included is a comprehensive corporate analysis including market share by company and market leader profiles.
Study highlights include:
- US demand for WPC and plastic lumber is forecast to approach $5 billion in 2024.
- WPC and plastic lumber find most use in decking, but fencing is the fastest growing application.
- A slowdown in construction due to COVID-19 is restraining near-term growth.
- But a spike in home renovations amid the pandemic is creating opportunities.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Overview
- Study Scope
- Historical Sales Trends
- Demand by Material
- Demand by Application
- Demand by Market
- Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
- Pricing Trends
- Foreign Trade
3. Factors Impacting Demand
- Construction Industry Outlook
- Homeownership & Lot Size
- Outdoor Living Trends
- Pool Ownership
- Competitive Materials
- Regulatory Environment
- Building Codes & Local Zoning
- Sustainability & Recycling
4. Raw Material Requirements
- Raw Material Consumption in Plastic & Composite Lumber
- Cellulosic Materials
- Plastic Resins
- Consumption by Resin Type
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Polyethylene
- Polyurethane & Other Resins
- Additives & Modifiers
5. Wood-Plastic Composite (WPC) Lumber
- Product Description
- Demand by Application
- Demand by Market
- Raw Material Consumption
6. Plastic Lumber
- Product Description
- Demand by Application
- Demand by Market
- Raw Material Consumption
7. Decking Applications
- General Decking Market Trends
- Plastic & Composite Lumber Decking
- WPC Lumber Decking
- Demand by Function (Boards, Rails, Accessories)
- Demand by Surface Treatment (Coated vs. Uncoated)
- Demand by Material Type
- Demand by Market
- Market Share
- Plastic Lumber Decking
- Demand by Function (Boards, Rails, Accessories)
- Demand by Resin Type
- Demand by PVC (Vinyl) Formulation
- Demand by Market
- Market Share
- Raw Material Consumption
8. Moulding & Trim Applications
- General Moulding & Trim Market Trends
- WPC & Plastic Moulding & Trim
- Demand by Type
- WPC Lumber Moulding & Trim
- Plastic Lumber Moulding & Trim
- Raw Material Consumption
- Demand by Market
- Market Share
9. Fencing Applications
- General Fencing Market Trends
- WPC & Plastic Lumber Fencing
- Demand by Type
- WPC Lumber Fencing
- Plastic Lumber Fencing
- Raw Material Consumption
- Demand by Market
- Market Share
10. Window & Door Applications
- General Window & Door Market Trends
- WPC & Plastic Lumber Windows & Doors
- Raw Material Consumption
- Demand by Market
- Market Share
11. Landscaping & Outdoor Applications
- General Landscaping & Outdoor Product Trends
- WPC & Plastic Lumber Landscaping & Outdoor Products
- Demand by Type
- WPC Lumber Landscaping & Outdoor Products
- Plastic Lumber Landscaping & Outdoor Products
- Demand by Application
- Raw Material Consumption
- Demand by Market
- Suppliers
12. Other Applications for Plastic & Composite Lumber
- Plastic & Composite Lumber in Other Applications
- Demand by Product (Railroad Ties, Hot Tubs, Marine, Flooring)
- Demand by Market
- Raw Material Consumption
- Market Share
13. Residential Buildings
- Market Scope & Definition
- Demand by Type & Market Sector
- New Housing
- Demand by Type
- Demand by Application
- Improvements & Repairs
- Demand by Type
- Demand by Application
- Demand by Housing Type
14. Commercial Buildings
- Market Scope & Definition
- Demand by Type & Market Sector
- New Commercial Buildings
- Demand by Type
- Demand by Application
- Improvements & Repairs
- Demand by Type
- Demand by Application
15. Other Markets (Recreation, Agriculture)
- Market Scope & Definition
- Nonbuilding Construction Markets
- New Nonbuilding Markets
- Demand by Type
- Demand by Application
- Nonbuilding Improvement & Repair
- Demand by Type
- Demand by Application
- Agriculture Markets
16. Regions
- Demand by Region
- Northeast
- Midwest
- South
- West
17. Industry Structure
- Key Findings & Industry Composition
- Market Share
- Manufacturing (Extrusion & Injection Molding)
- Product Development
- Marketing
- Distribution
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- List of Industry Participants
18. Appendix
- Scope
- Definitions
- Abbreviations
- Freedonia Methodology
- Study-Specific Methodology
- Sources
- Associations & Agencies
- Related Studies & Reports
- Macroeconomic Assumptions
- Economic Environment
- Demographic Trends
- Consumer Spending
- Residential Building Construction
- Housing Stock
- Residential Improvements & Repairs
- Commercial Building Construction
- Commercial Building Improvements & Repairs
- Nonbuilding Construction Expenditures