US Plastic & Composite Fencing

US Plastic & Composite Fencing

The US plastic and composite fencing market is forecast to grow minimally to $1.2 billion in 2027, a significant deceleration from the 2017-2022 period, when market value was boosted by a surge in fencing prices in 2021 and 2022 that resulted from a combination of supply chain issues and rising raw material costs. In real terms, demand is expected to grow 1.9% per year, driven by homeowners increasingly opting for vinyl over wood when installing or replacing their fencing.

Durability & Aesthetics Allow Plastic to Gain Market Share at Wood’s ExpensePlastic fencing (primarily vinyl) has increased in popularity in the residential market as it is recognized as a more durable and lower maintenance alternative to wood. Plastic fencing’s share of the market will continue to rise as its aesthetics improve, with new vinyl fencing designs and colors that more closely resemble wood. In addition, a greater variety of vinyl fencing products at a wider range of price points will become available as suppliers invest more in this burgeoning fencing material.

Sustainability, Performance & Greater Availability Bolster Demand for Composite Fencing

Although it will continue to account for a small share of demand, sales of composite fencing will rise, boosted by:

• its sustainability image, as composite fencing does not rely on virgin wood, can incorporate recycled materials into its production, and is perceived as being more environmentally friendly than plastic fencing
• more consumer awareness of better performing composite products, including capstock-coated composite lumber, which resists decay and mold growth

Demand will also be supported by the greater availability of these products from a wider variety of sources. Many of the companies who offer composite fencing are primarily decking companies, as the production of composite decking boards can also be tailored to make composite fencing. Companies are expected to sell more of their composite boards as fencing, and other decking companies will be able to enter the composite market with relative ease.

Study Description

This Freedonia industry study analyzes the $1.2 billion US market for plastic and composite fencing. It presents historical demand data (2012, 2017, and 2022) and forecasts (2027 and 2032) as well as annual data for years 2019-2026. Unit demand and value demand data is shown for Fencing by material (plastic, composite), product type (vinyl fencing, hdpe fencing, polypropylene fencing) and market (new, improvement, and repair demand in both residential and commercial applications).