The Global Plastic Lumber Market size is expected to reach $11.8 billion by 2030, rising at a market growth of 11.0% CAGR during the forecast period. In the year 2022, the market attained a volume of 3,586.3 kilo tonnes, experiencing a growth of 9.1% (2019-2022).
Plastic lumber fencing offers design versatility with various styles, colors, and textures. Thus, the fencing segment acquired $756.4 million revenue in 2022. Plastic lumber fences can replicate the look of traditional wood fences or offer contemporary designs, allowing homeowners and businesses to enhance the appearance of their properties.
Plastic lumber is highly resistant to environmental elements such as moisture, rot, mold, mildew, and insects. This reliability makes it a preferred choice for applications with paramount structural integrity and safety. Therefore, plastic lumber's high durability and longevity are driving the market's growth.
Additionally, the demand for eco-friendly building materials is rising due to growing awareness of environmental challenges and the necessity of sustainable practices. As awareness of plastic pollution and climate change grows, consumers are more inclined to choose products made from recycled materials. Hence, the rising demand for recycled materials propels the market's growth.
However, Plastic lumber often has a higher upfront cost compared to traditional wood lumber. This initial cost barrier can deter consumers, contractors, especially if they perceive wood lumber as a more affordable option for their construction or landscaping projects. Therefore, the high initial cost of plastic lumber is impeding the market's growth.
By Resin Type Analysis
Based on resin type, the plastic lumber market is categorized into polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, and others. In 2022, the polyethylene segment registered 44% revenue share in the plastic lumber market. LDPE resin may be utilized for applications that require flexibility and impact resistance, such as plastic lumber boards and profiles.
By Application Analysis
Based on application, the plastic lumber market is divided into molding trim, fencing, landscaping outdoor products, windows, doors, decking, and others. The molding trim segment attained a substantial 26.1% revenue share in the plastic lumber market in 2022. This low maintenance requirement appeals to homeowners and builders seeking hassle-free exterior trim solutions.
By Product Analysis
On the basis of the product, the plastic lumber market is segmented into virgin plastic, recycled plastic, and composite. The virgin plastic segment recorded 45.4% revenue share in the plastic lumber market in 2022. In applications where strength, longevity such as structural components and high-traffic areas, virgin plastic is preferred to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
By Regional Analysis
Region-wise, the plastic lumber market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA. The Europe region witnessed a 39% revenue share in the plastic lumber market in 2022. Also, plastic lumber, particularly those made from recycled materials, aligns well with Europe's sustainability goals by reducing reliance on virgin resources and diverting plastic waste from landfills.
Recent Strategies Deployed in the Market
- Feb-2023: Trex Company, Inc. launched Trex Signature(R) Decking, an offering of durable, low-maintenance composite boards designed for high-performance outdoor spaces. Trex Signature embodies the authentic appearance of indoor hardwoods while being engineered to endure outdoor elements and requirements, pioneering a new standard in composite decking by introducing an unprecedented level of realism to wood plastic composites (WPC).
- Nov-2022: Fiberon LLC came into partnership with Hixson Lumber, a leading supplier of quality lumber products, known for its reliability and commitment to customer satisfaction. Through this partnership, Fiberon would be able to expand its footprint across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Presently, Hixson Lumber would supply pressure-treated lumber for deck framing, enabling dealers to obtain all materials from a single source.
- Oct-2022: Fiberon LLC signed a partnership with Huttig Building Products, a leading distributor of millwork, building materials, and wood products in the United States. Through this partnership, Fiberon would be able to bolster its ongoing expansion within the outdoor living sector, substantially broadening the company's distribution across the Southeast region of the United States via Huttig.
- Sep-2022: Fiberon LLC introduced Wildwood composite cladding, an offering that provides both durability and aesthetic appeal for exterior applications. Wildwood composite cladding offers unmatched beauty and the warmth of wood, coupled with the durability of high-performance, low-maintenance materials, it presents an open-joint profile and comes in diverse board lengths and widths to enhance design flexibility.
- Mar-2020: Tangent Technologies, LLC took over Bedford Technology, a company that specializes in manufacturing structural recycled plastic lumber for a wide range of applications, providing durable and sustainable solutions for various industries. Through this acquisition, Tangent would be able to expand its facility presence throughout North America and develop one of the foremost organizations in alternative material innovation, enhancing value for our customers.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- Trex Company, Inc.
- American Recycled Plastic, Inc.
- Tangent Technologies, LLC
- KWK Plastic Lumber Co., Ltd.
- Repeat Plastics Australia Pty Ltd. (Recycle technology (Aust.) Pty Ltd.)
- Ecoville
- CMI Limited Co. (Capital Partners)
- PlasTEAK, Inc.
- Fiberon LLC (Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.)
- Genova Products Inc.
Global Plastic Lumber Market Report Segmentation
By Resin Type (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2019-2030)
- Polyethylene
- Polyvinyl Chloride
- Polystyrene
- Others
By Application (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2019-2030)
- Decking
- Molding Trim
- Landscaping Outdoor Products
- Fencing
- Windows Doors
- Others
By Product (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2019-2030)
- Virgin Plastic
- Recycled Plastic
- Composite
By Geography (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2019-2030)
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Rest of North America
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Russia
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- Argentina
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Rest of LAMEA
Table of Contents
Chapter 1.Market Scope & Methodology
- 1.1Market Definition
- 1.2Objectives
- 1.3Market Scope
- 1.4Segmentation
- 1.4.1Global Plastic Lumber Market, by Resin Type
- 1.4.2Global Plastic Lumber Market, by Application
- 1.4.3Global Plastic Lumber Market, by Product
- 1.4.4Global Plastic Lumber Market, by Geography
- 1.5Methodology for the research
Chapter 2.Market at a Glance
Chapter 3.Market Overview
- 3.1Introduction
- 3.1.1Overview
- 3.1.1.1Market Composition and Scenario
- 3.2Key Factors Impacting the Market
- 3.2.1Market Drivers
- 3.2.2Market Restraints
- 3.2.3Market Opportunities
- 3.2.4Market Challenges
- 3.3Porter Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4.Strategies Deployed in Plastic Lumber Market
Chapter 5.Global Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 5.1Global Polyethylene Market by Region
- 5.2Global Polyvinyl Chloride Market by Region
- 5.3Global Polystyrene Market by Region
- 5.4Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 6.Global Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 6.1Global Decking Market by Region
- 6.2Global Molding Trim Market by Region
- 6.3Global Landscaping Outdoor Products Market by Region
- 6.4Global Fencing Market by Region
- 6.5Global Windows Doors Market by Region
- 6.6Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 7.Global Plastic Lumber Market by Product
- 7.1Global Virgin Plastic Market by Region
- 7.2Global Recycled Plastic Market by Region
- 7.3Global Composite Market by Region
Chapter 8.Global Plastic Lumber Market by Region
- 8.1North America Plastic Lumber Market
- 8.1.1North America Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 8.1.1.1North America Polyethylene Market by Country
- 8.1.1.2North America Polyvinyl Chloride Market by Country
- 8.1.1.3North America Polystyrene Market by Country
- 8.1.1.4North America Others Market by Country
- 8.1.2North America Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 8.1.2.1North America Decking Market by Country
- 8.1.2.2North America Molding Trim Market by Country
- 8.1.2.3North America Landscaping Outdoor Products Market by Country
- 8.1.2.4North America Fencing Market by Country
- 8.1.2.5North America Windows Doors Market by Country
- 8.1.2.6North America Others Market by Country
- 8.1.3North America Plastic Lumber Market by Product
- 8.1.3.1North America Virgin Plastic Market by Country
- 8.1.3.2North America Recycled Plastic Market by Country
- 8.1.3.3North America Composite Market by Country
- 8.1.4North America Plastic Lumber Market by Country
- 8.1.4.1US Plastic Lumber Market
- 8.1.4.1.1US Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 8.1.4.1.2US Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 8.1.4.1.3US Plastic Lumber Market by Product
- 8.1.4.2Canada Plastic Lumber Market
- 8.1.4.2.1Canada Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 8.1.4.2.2Canada Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 8.1.4.2.3Canada Plastic Lumber Market by Product
- 8.1.4.3Mexico Plastic Lumber Market
- 8.1.4.3.1Mexico Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 8.1.4.3.2Mexico Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 8.1.4.3.3Mexico Plastic Lumber Market by Product
- 8.1.4.4Rest of North America Plastic Lumber Market
- 8.1.4.4.1Rest of North America Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 8.1.4.4.2Rest of North America Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 8.1.4.4.3Rest of North America Plastic Lumber Market by Product
- 8.2Europe Plastic Lumber Market
- 8.2.1Europe Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 8.2.1.1Europe Polyethylene Market by Country
- 8.2.1.2Europe Polyvinyl Chloride Market by Country
- 8.2.1.3Europe Polystyrene Market by Country
- 8.2.1.4Europe Others Market by Country
- 8.2.2Europe Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 8.2.2.1Europe Decking Market by Country
- 8.2.2.2Europe Molding Trim Market by Country
- 8.2.2.3Europe Landscaping Outdoor Products Market by Country
- 8.2.2.4Europe Fencing Market by Country
- 8.2.2.5Europe Windows Doors Market by Country
- 8.2.2.6Europe Others Market by Country
- 8.2.3Europe Plastic Lumber Market by Product
- 8.2.3.1Europe Virgin Plastic Market by Country
- 8.2.3.2Europe Recycled Plastic Market by Country
- 8.2.3.3Europe Composite Market by Country
- 8.2.4Europe Plastic Lumber Market by Country
- 8.2.4.1Germany Plastic Lumber Market
- 8.2.4.1.1Germany Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 8.2.4.1.2Germany Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 8.2.4.1.3Germany Plastic Lumber Market by Product
- 8.2.4.2UK Plastic Lumber Market
- 8.2.4.2.1UK Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 8.2.4.2.2UK Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 8.2.4.2.3UK Plastic Lumber Market by Product
- 8.2.4.3France Plastic Lumber Market
- 8.2.4.3.1France Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 8.2.4.3.2France Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 8.2.4.3.3France Plastic Lumber Market by Product
- 8.2.4.4Russia Plastic Lumber Market
- 8.2.4.4.1Russia Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 8.2.4.4.2Russia Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 8.2.4.4.3Russia Plastic Lumber Market by Product
- 8.2.4.5Spain Plastic Lumber Market
- 8.2.4.5.1Spain Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 8.2.4.5.2Spain Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 8.2.4.5.3Spain Plastic Lumber Market by Product
- 8.2.4.6Italy Plastic Lumber Market
- 8.2.4.6.1Italy Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 8.2.4.6.2Italy Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 8.2.4.6.3Italy Plastic Lumber Market by Product
- 8.2.4.7Rest of Europe Plastic Lumber Market
- 8.2.4.7.1Rest of Europe Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 8.2.4.7.2Rest of Europe Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 8.2.4.7.3Rest of Europe Plastic Lumber Market by Product
- 8.3Asia Pacific Plastic Lumber Market
- 8.3.1Asia Pacific Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 8.3.1.1Asia Pacific Polyethylene Market by Country
- 8.3.1.2Asia Pacific Polyvinyl Chloride Market by Country
- 8.3.1.3Asia Pacific Polystyrene Market by Country
- 8.3.1.4Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
- 8.3.2Asia Pacific Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 8.3.2.1Asia Pacific Decking Market by Country
- 8.3.2.2Asia Pacific Molding Trim Market by Country
- 8.3.2.3Asia Pacific Landscaping Outdoor Products Market by Country
- 8.3.2.4Asia Pacific Fencing Market by Country
- 8.3.2.5Asia Pacific Windows Doors Market by Country
- 8.3.2.6Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
- 8.3.3Asia Pacific Plastic Lumber Market by Product
- 8.3.3.1Asia Pacific Virgin Plastic Market by Country
- 8.3.3.2Asia Pacific Recycled Plastic Market by Country
- 8.3.3.3Asia Pacific Composite Market by Country
- 8.3.4Asia Pacific Plastic Lumber Market by Country
- 8.3.4.1China Plastic Lumber Market
- 8.3.4.1.1China Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 8.3.4.1.2China Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 8.3.4.1.3China Plastic Lumber Market by Product
- 8.3.4.2Japan Plastic Lumber Market
- 8.3.4.2.1Japan Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 8.3.4.2.2Japan Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 8.3.4.2.3Japan Plastic Lumber Market by Product
- 8.3.4.3India Plastic Lumber Market
- 8.3.4.3.1India Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 8.3.4.3.2India Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 8.3.4.3.3India Plastic Lumber Market by Product
- 8.3.4.4South Korea Plastic Lumber Market
- 8.3.4.4.1South Korea Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 8.3.4.4.2South Korea Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 8.3.4.4.3South Korea Plastic Lumber Market by Product
- 8.3.4.5Singapore Plastic Lumber Market
- 8.3.4.5.1Singapore Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 8.3.4.5.2Singapore Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 8.3.4.5.3Singapore Plastic Lumber Market by Product
- 8.3.4.6Malaysia Plastic Lumber Market
- 8.3.4.6.1Malaysia Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 8.3.4.6.2Malaysia Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 8.3.4.6.3Malaysia Plastic Lumber Market by Product
- 8.3.4.7Rest of Asia Pacific Plastic Lumber Market
- 8.3.4.7.1Rest of Asia Pacific Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 8.3.4.7.2Rest of Asia Pacific Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 8.3.4.7.3Rest of Asia Pacific Plastic Lumber Market by Product
- 8.4LAMEA Plastic Lumber Market
- 8.4.1LAMEA Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 8.4.1.1LAMEA Polyethylene Market by Country
- 8.4.1.2LAMEA Polyvinyl Chloride Market by Country
- 8.4.1.3LAMEA Polystyrene Market by Country
- 8.4.1.4LAMEA Others Market by Country
- 8.4.2LAMEA Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 8.4.2.1LAMEA Decking Market by Country
- 8.4.2.2LAMEA Molding Trim Market by Country
- 8.4.2.3LAMEA Landscaping Outdoor Products Market by Country
- 8.4.2.4LAMEA Fencing Market by Country
- 8.4.2.5LAMEA Windows Doors Market by Country
- 8.4.2.6LAMEA Others Market by Country
- 8.4.3LAMEA Plastic Lumber Market by Product
- 8.4.3.1LAMEA Virgin Plastic Market by Country
- 8.4.3.2LAMEA Recycled Plastic Market by Country
- 8.4.3.3LAMEA Composite Market by Country
- 8.4.4LAMEA Plastic Lumber Market by Country
- 8.4.4.1Brazil Plastic Lumber Market
- 8.4.4.1.1Brazil Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 8.4.4.1.2Brazil Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 8.4.4.1.3Brazil Plastic Lumber Market by Product
- 8.4.4.2Argentina Plastic Lumber Market
- 8.4.4.2.1Argentina Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 8.4.4.2.2Argentina Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 8.4.4.2.3Argentina Plastic Lumber Market by Product
- 8.4.4.3UAE Plastic Lumber Market
- 8.4.4.3.1UAE Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 8.4.4.3.2UAE Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 8.4.4.3.3UAE Plastic Lumber Market by Product
- 8.4.4.4Saudi Arabia Plastic Lumber Market
- 8.4.4.4.1Saudi Arabia Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 8.4.4.4.2Saudi Arabia Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 8.4.4.4.3Saudi Arabia Plastic Lumber Market by Product
- 8.4.4.5South Africa Plastic Lumber Market
- 8.4.4.5.1South Africa Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 8.4.4.5.2South Africa Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 8.4.4.5.3South Africa Plastic Lumber Market by Product
- 8.4.4.6Nigeria Plastic Lumber Market
- 8.4.4.6.1Nigeria Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 8.4.4.6.2Nigeria Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 8.4.4.6.3Nigeria Plastic Lumber Market by Product
- 8.4.4.7Rest of LAMEA Plastic Lumber Market
- 8.4.4.7.1Rest of LAMEA Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
- 8.4.4.7.2Rest of LAMEA Plastic Lumber Market by Application
- 8.4.4.7.3Rest of LAMEA Plastic Lumber Market by Product
Chapter 9.Company Profiles
- 9.1Trex Company, Inc.
- 9.1.1Company Overview
- 9.1.2Financial Analysis
- 9.1.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 9.1.4Research & Development Expenses
- 9.1.5Recent strategies and developments:
- 9.1.5.1Product Launches and Product Expansions:
- 9.1.6SWOT Analysis
- 9.2American Recycled Plastic, Inc.
- 9.3Tangent Technologies, LLC
- 9.3.1Company Overview
- 9.3.2Recent strategies and developments:
- 9.3.2.1Acquisition and Mergers:
- 9.4KWK Plastic Lumber Co., Ltd.
- 9.4.1Company Overview
- 9.4.2SWOT Analysis
- 9.5Repeat Plastics Australia Pty Ltd. (Recycle technology (Aust.) Pty Ltd.)
- 9.6Ecoville
- 9.7 CMI Limited Co. (Capital Partners)
- 9.7.1Company Overview
- 9.7.2Recent strategies and developments:
- 9.7.2.1Acquisition and Mergers:
- 9.8PlasTEAK, Inc.
- 9.8.1Company Overview
- 9.8.2SWOT Analysis
- 9.9Fiberon LLC (Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.)
- 9.9.1Company Overview
- 9.9.2Recent strategies and developments:
- 9.9.2.1Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
- 9.9.2.2Product Launches and Product Expansions:
- 9.9.3SWOT Analysis
- 9.10.Genova Products, Inc.
- 9.10.1Company Overview
- 9.10.2SWOT Analysis
Chapter 10.Winning imperatives of Plastic Lumber Market