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Wood Plastic Composites - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 467 Pages
  • May 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 5141477

Global Wood Plastic Composites Market to Reach $12.6 Billion by 2030

The global market for Wood Plastic Composites estimated at US$6.1 Billion in the year 2023, is projected to reach a revised size of US$12.6 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.5% over the analysis period 2023-2030.

Polyethylene Composites, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 10.2% CAGR and reach US$8.1 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Polypropylene Composites segment is estimated at 9.1% CAGR for the next 8-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $1.6 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 13.5% CAGR

The Wood Plastic Composites market in the U.S. is estimated at US$1.6 Billion in the year 2023. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$2.3 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 13.5% over the analysis period 2023 to 2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 6.5% and 7.5% respectively over the 2023-2030 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 7.2% CAGR.

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What to Expect from the Global Economy in 2024

Edgy geopolitics, and economic instability caused by monetary policy tightening and ensuing higher interest rates will create a tumultuous landscape for 2024. Several factors will continue to exert pressure on the path to recovery including hostilities in the Middle East and increasingly common climate disasters. Among the risks, several positives are also taking shape such as growing signs of disinflation and easing of anxiety over stubborn inflation, supply chain normalization and price moderation despite volatility in energy costs. Elections across several G21 jurisdictions, notably in India and the United States, will have potential ramifications for capital flows and investment strategies. While India emerges as a compelling destination in the global investment landscape, U.S, based tech firms will continue to dominate, fueled by a dynamic ecosystem of talent and capital. Tech opportunities in Silicon Valley and beyond remain attractive for investors seeking high-growth prospects supported largely by a resilient albeit slowing domestic economy and conducive regulatory environment. Europe will continue to battle tight monetary policy and recession risks with U.K. having the most challenging outlook and running the greatest risk of recession in 2024. China remains a wild card with hope for growth in the country underpinned by government spending and improvements in consumer spending. The volatile environment will offer both opportunities and challenges for investors and businesses alike. Embracing volatility as a catalyst for growth together with agility and strategic foresight in navigating investment decisions will remain important for survival.

Select Competitors (Total 123 Featured)

  • AIMPLAS Instituto Tecnológico del Plástico
  • AXION STRUCTURAL INNOVATIONS LLC
  • CertainTeed Corporation
  • Dow
  • Fiberon LLC
  • FKuR Kunststoff GmbH
  • JELU-WERK J. Ehrler GmbH & Co. KG
  • NewTechWood Company Limited
  • Oldcastle APG, Inc.
  • Renolit SE
  • TimberTech by AZEK Building Products
  • Trex Company, Inc.
  • UFP Industries, Inc.

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • An Introduction to Wood Plastic Composites (WPC)
  • Development of WPCs: A Historical Perspective
  • Manufacturing Wood Composite Plastics
  • Raw Materials for Making WPC
  • Major Applications of WPCs
  • Global Economic Update
  • Here’s How Inflationary Pressures Affect the Economy
  • Global Inflation Rates (In %) for the Years 2019 Through 2024
  • World Economic Growth Projections (Real GDP, Annual % Change) for the Years 2020 Through 2024
  • Global Number of Unemployed People (In Million) for Years 2019 Through 2023
  • Pandemic Impact on Wood Plastic Composites Market
  • Global Construction Growth Contribution by Country for the Period 2020-2030
  • Global Market Outlook
  • Polyethylene: The Widely Used Material
  • Building & Construction Dominates the WPC Market
  • Developed Regions Lead WPC Market
  • Competition
  • Wood Plastic Composites - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2023 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2023 (E)
  • Recent Market Activity
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Wood Plastic Composites Market: Trends Creating Ideal Roadmap for Tomorrow
  • Versatile Nature of WPCs Benefits Market Growth
  • Building & Construction Application to Spur Demand for Wood Plastic Composites
  • Trends in the Construction Industry Influence Market Uptake
  • Increased Activities of Remodeling and Renovation to Propel the Growth
  • Global Remodeling Market (in US$ Trillion) for the Years 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023 and 2025
  • Rising Lumber Prices Increases Popularity of Wood Composite Decking
  • Composite Decking as a Good Alternative to Wooden Decks
  • Home Improvement Projects & Interest in DIY Stimulate Composite Decking Demand amid COVID-19
  • Serious Efforts by Composite Vendors to Push Share
  • Technological Advancements Augment Functional and Design Attributes
  • Consumer Focus on Eco-Friendly Fencing Options Propel Demand for WPC Fencing Products
  • Plastic Fencing Market by Material (in %) for 2023E
  • Rapid Urbanization and Focus on Environmental Conservation Provides Opportunities for WPCs Market
  • World Population (in Thousands) by Geographic Region for the Years 2019, 2030, 2050, and 2100
  • World Urban Population in Million: 1950-2050P
  • Wood Plastic Composites (WPC) Emerge as Ideal Green Building Materials
  • Shift towards Green Buildings Presents Opportunities for WPCs Market: Global Green Buildings Market (in US$ Billion) for the Years 2020, 2022, 2024 and 2026
  • Furniture Industry Holds Promise for Wood Plastic Composite Materials
  • Wood Plastic Composite Floorings Market: A Glance at Drivers Setting Perfect Stage for Expansion
  • Rising Emphasis on Using Recyclable Materials in Automotive Industry Bodes Well for the Market
  • Global Automotive Market: % YoY Growth for the Years 2015-2022
  • Innovations in Wood-Based Composites: Promoting Sustainable Future
  • Advancements in Wood Composites: A Review
  • New Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) Material Holds Promise
  • Researchers Improve WPCs with Graphene
  • Manufacturing of Lightweight Wood Plastic Composites
  • Challenges of Using Fiber Supplements
  • Environmental Impact of Recycled Plastic Usage in WPC
  • Implementation of Fire Retardants in WPC
  • Particle Size Plays a Vital Role in Wood Plastic Composites
  • Processing Factors Influencing Wood-Plastic Composites
  • Potential Role of Additives in Wood Plastic Composites
  • Challenges for WPCs along the Wood Cycle and Supply Chain
  • A Glance at Additives in Wood Plastic Composites
  • Challenges Facing WPC Market
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyethylene by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 2: World Historic Review for Polyethylene by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 3: World 16-Year Perspective for Polyethylene by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polypropylene by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 5: World Historic Review for Polypropylene by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World 16-Year Perspective for Polypropylene by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyvinylchloride by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 8: World Historic Review for Polyvinylchloride by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: World 16-Year Perspective for Polyvinylchloride by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Types by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 11: World Historic Review for Other Types by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World 16-Year Perspective for Other Types by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Building & Construction by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 14: World Historic Review for Building & Construction by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: World 16-Year Perspective for Building & Construction by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive Components by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 17: World Historic Review for Automotive Components by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: World 16-Year Perspective for Automotive Components by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Industrial & Consumer Goods by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 20: World Historic Review for Industrial & Consumer Goods by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: World 16-Year Perspective for Industrial & Consumer Goods by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Applications by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 23: World Historic Review for Other Applications by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 24: World 16-Year Perspective for Other Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 25: World Wood Plastic Composites Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2030
  • Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wood Plastic Composites by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 27: World Historic Review for Wood Plastic Composites by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 28: World 16-Year Perspective for Wood Plastic Composites by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Wood Plastic Composites Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2024 (E)
CANADAJAPAN
CHINA
  • Wood Plastic Composites Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2024 (E)
EUROPE
  • Wood Plastic Composites Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2024 (E)
FRANCEGERMANYITALYUNITED KINGDOMSPAINRUSSIAREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Wood Plastic Composites Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2024 (E)
INDIASOUTH KOREAREST OF ASIA-PACIFICLATIN AMERICAARGENTINABRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICAMIDDLE EASTAFRICAIV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • AIMPLAS Instituto Tecnológico del Plástico
  • AXION STRUCTURAL INNOVATIONS LLC
  • CertainTeed Corporation
  • Dow
  • Fiberon LLC
  • FKuR Kunststoff GmbH
  • JELU-WERK J. Ehrler GmbH & Co. KG
  • NewTechWood Company Limited
  • Oldcastle APG, Inc.
  • Renolit SE
  • TimberTech by AZEK Building Products
  • Trex Company, Inc.
  • UFP Industries, Inc.

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