This study examines the US market for two types of materials serving as alternatives to the wood in construction: composites of cellulose fibre and plastic - referred to in the study as “wood-plastic composite (WPC) lumber” - and plastic resins - referred to as “plastic lumber”. Both materials are manufactured using techniques - primarily extrusion but also injection moulding - common to the plastics industry.
Historical data are provided for 2009, 2014, and 2019 with forecasts for 2024 and 2029. Data are provided in dollar value, linear feet, and pounds, and are segmented by material (cellulose, PVC, polyethene, polyurethane, and other resins), region (Northeast, Midwest, South, West), market (new and improvement and repair residential, commercial, and nonbuilding construction, and agriculture), and application.
Applications encompass:
- Decking
- Moulding and trim
- Fencing
- Landscaping and outdoor products
- Windows and doors
- Other applications such as railroad ties; seawalls, pilings, and other marine uses; hot tubs and spa cabinets; backings for luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring; and miscellaneous uses such as roofing and structural lumber
This study does not address applications for plastic lumber in which plastics (primarily vinyl) are not in competition with wood or in which they have already attained substantial market share. Applications falling under these categories include plastic siding, extruded plastic windows, and doors, plastic playground equipment not competing with traditional lumber, vinyl patio furniture, and vinyl flooring. Cellulose-resin products, such as plywood, strawboard, and oriented strand board, are also excluded from demand considerations for WPC lumber.
Demand for WPC and plastic lumber is also segmented by the following US geographic regions:
- Northeast
- Midwest
- South
- West
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
- 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
List of Tables
2. Overview
Table 2-1 WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Material, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 2-2 WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 2-3 WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
4. Raw Material Requirements
Table 4-1 Raw Material Consumption in WPC & Plastic Lumber Production by Material & Application, 2009 - 2029 (million pounds)
Table 4-2 Cellulosic Materials: Advantages & Disadvantages
Table 4-3 Plastic Resin Consumption in WPC & Plastic Lumber Production by Resin Type, 2009 - 2029 (million pounds)
Table 4-4 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastic Lumber: Advantages & Disadvantages
Table 4-5 Polyethylene WPC Lumber: Advantages & Disadvantages
Table 4-6 Polyurethane, Polystyrene, & Polypropylene: Advantages (+) & Disadvantages (-) in WPC & Plastic Lumber
5. Wood-Plastic Composite (WPC) Lumber
Table 5-1 WPC Lumber Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 5-2 WPC Lumber Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 5-3 Raw Material Consumption in WPC Lumber Production, 2009 - 2029 (million pounds)
6. Plastic Lumber
Table 6-1 Plastic Lumber Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 6-2 Plastic Lumber Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 6-3 Raw Material Consumption in Plastic Lumber Production, 2009 - 2029 (million pounds)
7. Decking Applications
Table 7-1 Advantages of Materials in Decking
Table 7-2 WPC & Plastic Lumber Decking Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 7-3 Key Characteristics of WPC Decking
Table 7-4 WPC Decking Demand by Function, 2009 - 2029 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 7-5 WPC Decking Demand by Surface Treatment, 2009 - 2029 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 7-6 WPC Decking Demand by Material Type, 2009 - 2029 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 7-7 WPC Decking Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 7-8 Characteristics of Plastic Decking by Resin Type
Table 7-9 Plastic Lumber Decking Demand by Function, 2009 - 2029 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 7-10 Plastic Lumber Decking Demand by Resin Type, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 7-11 PVC (Vinyl) Decking Demand by Formulation, 2009 - 2029 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 7-12 Plastic Lumber Decking Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 7-13 Raw Material Consumption in WPC & Plastic Lumber Decking Production, 2009 - 2029 (million pounds)
8. Moulding & Trim Applications
Table 8-1 Types of Moulding & Trim by Product Category
Table 8-2 Characteristics of Nonwood Moulding & Trim Materials
Table 8-3 WPC & Plastic Moulding & Trim Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 8-4 WPC Moulding & Trim Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 8-5 Plastic Lumber Moulding & Trim Demand by Market & Product, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 8-6 Raw Material Consumption in WPC & Plastic Moulding & Trim Production, 2009 - 2029 (million pounds)
Table 8-7 WPC & Plastic Moulding & Trim Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
9. Fencing Applications
Table 9-1 Key Drivers of Fencing Demand by Material
Table 9-2 WPC & Plastic Lumber Fencing Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 9-3 WPC & Plastic Lumber Fencing: Advantages & Disadvantages
Table 9-4 WPC Lumber Fencing Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 9-5 Plastic Lumber Fencing Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 9-6 Raw Material Consumption in WPC & Plastic Lumber Fencing Production, 2009 - 2029 (million pounds)
Table 9-7 WPC & Plastic Lumber Fencing Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
10. Window & Door Applications
Table 10-1 Characteristics of Window & Door Materials
Table 10-2 WPC & Plastic Window & Door Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 10-3 Characteristics of WPC & Cellular PVC Windows & Doors
Table 10-4 Raw Material Consumption in WPC & Plastic Window & Door Production, 2009 - 2029 (million pounds)
Table 10-5 WPC & Plastic Window & Door Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
11. Landscaping & Outdoor Applications
Table 11-1 WPC & Plastic Lumber Landscaping & Outdoor Product Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 11-2 - WPC & Plastic Lumber Landscaping & Outdoor Product Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 11-3 Raw Material Consumption in WPC & Plastic Landscaping & Outdoor Product Production, 2009 - 2029 (million pounds)
Table 11-4 WPC & Plastic Lumber Landscaping & Outdoor Product Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
12. Other Applications for Plastic & Composite Lumber
Table 12-1 Other WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 12-2 Other WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 12-3 Other WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 12-4 Raw Material Consumption in WPC & Plastic Lumber Production for Other Products, 2009 - 2029 (million pounds)
13. Residential Buildings
Table 13-1 Residential WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Type & Market Sector, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 13-2 New Residential WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 13-3 New Residential WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 13-4 Residential Improvement & Repair WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 13-5 Residential Improvement & Repair WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 13-6 Residential WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Housing Type, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
14. Commercial Buildings
Table 14-1 Commercial WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Type & Market Sector, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 14-2 New Commercial WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 14-3 New Commercial WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 14-4 Commercial Improvement & Repair WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 14-5 Commercial Improvement & Repair WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
15. Other Markets (Recreation, Agriculture)
Table 15-1 Nonbuilding WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Type & Market Sector, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 15-2 New Nonbuilding WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 15-3 New Nonbuilding WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 15-4 Nonbuilding Improvement & Repair WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 15-5 Nonbuilding Improvement & Repair WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 15-6 Agricultural WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Market Sector, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
16. Regions
Table 16-1 WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Region, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 16-2 Northeast: WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Subregion & Application, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 16-3 Midwest: WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Subregion & Application, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 16-4 South: WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Subregion & Application, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Table 16-5 West: WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Subregion & Application, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
17. Industry Structure
Table 17-1 WPC & Plastic Lumber Sales by Company, 2019 (million dollars)
Table 17-2 Advantages & Disadvantage of Extrusion Processing in WPC & Plastic Lumber Production
Table 17-3 Advantages & Disadvantage of Injection Molding in WPC & Plastic Lumber Production
Table 17-4 Selected Mergers & Acquisitions
Table 17-5 Selected Industry Participants
18. Appendix
Table 18-1 Study Scope: US Geographic Regions & Subregions
Table 18-2 Relevant Industry Codes
Table 18-3 Relevant HS Codes
Table 18-4 Abbreviations & Acronyms Used in Study
Table 18-5 Macroeconomic Indicators, 2009 - 2029 (billion 2012 dollars)
Table 18-6 Population & Households, 2009 - 2029 (million persons)
Table 18-7 Personal Consumption Expenditures, 2009 - 2029 (billion dollars)
Table 18-8 Residential Building Construction Expenditures, 2009 - 2029 (billion dollars & billion 2012 dollars)
Table 18-9 Housing Stock by Type, 2009 - 2029 (million units)
Table 18-10 Residential Improvement & Repair Expenditures, 2009 - 2029 (billion dollars & billion 2012 dollars)
Table 18-11 Commercial Building Construction Expenditures, 2009 - 2029 (billion dollars & billion 2012 dollars)
Table 18-12 Commercial Building Improvement & Repair Expenditures, 2009 - 2029 (billion dollars & billion 2012 dollars)
Table 18-13 Nonbuilding Construction Expenditures, 2009 - 2029 (billion dollars & billion 2012 dollars)
List of Figures
1. Executive Summary
Figure 1-1 WPC & Plastic Lumber Market
2. Overview
Figure 2-1 WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand, 2000 - 2019 (million dollars)
Figure 2-2 WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Material, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
3. Factors Impacting Demand
Figure 3-1 Construction Expenditures, 2009 - 2029 (percent CAGR)
Figure 3-2 WPC & Plastic Lumber Products Commonly Used in Home Improvements
Figure 3-3 Presence of Outdoor Space at Home, 2019 (percent)
Figure 3-4 US Consumer Insights: Pool & Spa Accessibility, 2019 (percent of total respondents)
4. Raw Material Requirements
Figure 4-1 Raw Material Consumption in WPC & Plastic Lumber Production by Material, 2009 - 2029 (million pounds)
Figure 4-2 Wood Fiber Content of WPC Materials by Application (percent of formulation)
5. Wood-Plastic Composite (WPC) Lumber
Figure 5-1 Wood-Plastic Composite Lumber Product Components
Figure 5-2 WPC Lumber Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Figure 5-3 Raw Material Use in WPC Lumber, 2009 - 2029 (million pounds)
6. Plastic Lumber
Figure 6-1 Plastic Lumber Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Figure 6-2 Raw Material Consumption in Plastic Lumber, 2009 - 2029 (million pounds)
7. Decking Applications
Figure 7-1 Decking Demand by Material, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 7-2 Capstock-Coated Lumber: Value Share of WPC Decking Demand, 2009 - 2029
Figure 7-3 WPC Decking Market Share by Company, 2019 (billion dollars)
Figure 7-4 Cellular PVC Share of Vinyl Decking Value Demand, 2009 - 2029
Figure 7-5 Plastic Decking Market Share by Company, 2019 (million dollars)
8. Moulding & Trim Applications
Figure 8-1 WPC Moulding & Trim Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Figure 8-2 WPC & Plastic Moulding & Trim Market Share by Company, 2019 (million dollars)
9. Fencing Applications
Figure 9-1 Fencing Demand by Material, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 9-2 WPC Lumber Fencing Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Figure 9-3 Plastic Lumber Fencing Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
Figure 9-4 WPC & Plastic Lumber Fencing Market Share by Company, 2019 (million dollars)
10. Window & Door Applications
Figure 10-1 Window & Door Demand by Material, 2008 - 2019 (billion dollars)
Figure 10-2 WPC & Plastic Window & Door Market Share by Company, 2019 (million dollars)
11. Landscaping & Outdoor Applications
Figure 11-1 Shed, Pot & Planter, & Outdoor Furniture Demand Share by Material, 2018 & 2019 (million dollars)
12. Other Applications for Plastic & Composite Lumber
Figure 12-1 Other WPC & Plastic Lumber Applications: Market Share by Company, 2019 (million dollars)
13. Residential Buildings
Figure 13-1 Residential WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Housing Type, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)
17. Industry Structure
Figure 17-1 WPC & Plastic Lumber Market Share by Company, 2019 (billion dollars)
Figure 17-2 WPC & Plastic Lumber Market: Leading Supplier, 2019
Figure 17-3 WPC & Plastic Lumber Market: Second Leading Supplier, 2019
Figure 17-4 WPC & Plastic Lumber Market: Third Leading Supplier, 2019
Figure 17-5 WPC & Plastic Lumber Market: Fourth Leading Supplier, 2019
Figure 17-6 WPC & Plastic Lumber Market: Fifth Leading Supplier, 2019
Figure 17-7 WPC & Plastic Lumber Market: Sixth Leading Supplier, 2019
18. Appendix
Figure 18-1 Annual Growth in Real GDP, 2000 - 2019, Compared to 1980 - 2005 Average (percent)
Figure 18-2 Annual Population Growth, 2004 - 2019 (percent)
Figure 18-3 Housing Stock by Year of Construction, 2019 (percent)
Samples
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Companies Mentioned
- AZEK Company
- CertainTeed
- Cornerstone Building Brands
- Fortune Brands Home & Security
- Trex
- Westlake Chemical
Methodology
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