WPC & Plastic Lumber

WPC & Plastic Lumber with Covid-19 Market Impact Analysis

US demand for WPC and plastic lumber is forecast to rise 3.7% per year to $4.9 billion in 2024. Despite anticipated declines in 2020 due to economic weakness and a slowdown in construction related to the COVID-19 pandemic, demand is expected to recover by 2021 and continue to see healthy advances through the forecast.

Gains will be driven by rising interest in the performance advantages of WPC and plastic lumber products compared to natural wood, such as superior durability and low maintenance requirements. The ability of WPC and plastic lumber products to resemble natural wood also supports use in applications where the look of natural wood is desired.

Scope of the Report
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. Applications encompass:
 decking
 moulding and trim
 fencing
 landscaping and outdoor products
 windows and doors
 other applications such as spa cabinets, marine decks, multilayer flooring backings, and railroad ties

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.


  • Executive Summary
    • Table Figure 1-1 | WPC & Plastic Lumber Market
  • Overview
    • Study Scope
    • Historical Sales Trends
      • Table Figure 2-1 | WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand, 2000 - 2019
    • Demand by Material
      • Table WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Material, 2009 - 2029
      • Table Figure 2-2 | WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Material, 2009 - 2029
    • Demand by Application
      • Table WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029
    • Demand by Market
      • Table WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029
    • Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
    • Pricing Trends
    • Foreign Trade
  • Factors Impacting Demand
    • Construction Industry Outlook
      • Table Figure 3-1 | Construction Expenditures, 2009 - 2029
    • Homeownership & Lot Size
      • Table Figure 3-2 | WPC & Plastic Lumber Products Commonly Used in Home Improvements
    • Outdoor Living Trends
      • Table Figure 3-3 | Presence of Outdoor Space at Home, 2019
    • Pool Ownership
      • Table Figure 3-4 | US Consumer Insights: Pool & Spa Accessibility, 2019
    • Competitive Materials
    • Regulatory Environment
    • Building Codes & Local Zoning
    • Sustainability & Recycling
  • Raw Material Requirements
    • Raw Material Consumption in Plastic & Composite Lumber
      • Table Raw Material Consumption in WPC & Plastic Lumber Production by Material & Application, 2009 – 2029
      • Table Figure 4-1 | Raw Material Consumption in WPC & Plastic Lumber Production by Material, 2009 - 2029
    • Cellulosic Materials
      • Table Cellulosic Materials: Advantages & Disadvantages
      • Table Figure 4-2 | Wood Fiber Content of WPC Materials by Application
    • Plastic Resins
      • Consumption by Resin Type
        • Table Plastic Resin Consumption in WPC & Plastic Lumber Production by Resin Type, 2009 - 2029
      • Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
        • Table Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastic Lumber: Advantages & Disadvantages
      • Polyethylene
        • Table Polyethylene WPC Lumber: Advantages & Disadvantages
      • Polyurethane & Other Resins
        • Table Polyurethane, Polystyrene, &Polypropylene: Advantages (+)&Disadvantages (-) in WPC & Plastic Lumber
    • Additives & Modifiers
  • Wood-Plastic Composite (WPC) Lumber
    • Product Description
      • Table Figure 5-1 | Wood-Plastic Composite Lumber Product Components
    • Demand by Application
      • Table WPC Lumber Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029
    • Demand by Market
      • Table WPC Lumber Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029
      • Table Figure 5-2 | WPC Lumber Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029
    • Raw Material Consumption
      • Table Raw Material Consumption in WPC Lumber Production, 2009 - 2029
      • Table Figure 5-3 | Raw Material Use in WPC Lumber, 2009 - 2029
  • Plastic Lumber
    • Product Description
    • Demand by Application
      • Table Plastic Lumber Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029
    • Demand by Market
      • Table Plastic Lumber Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029
      • Table Figure 6-1 | Plastic Lumber Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029
    • Raw Material Consumption
      • Table Raw Material Consumption in Plastic Lumber Production, 2009 - 2029
      • Table Figure 6-2 | Raw Material Consumption in Plastic Lumber, 2009 - 2029
  • Decking Applications
    • General Decking Market Trends
      • Table Advantages of Materials in Decking
      • Table Figure 7-1 | Decking Demand by Material, 2009 - 2024
    • Plastic & Composite Lumber Decking
      • Table WPC & Plastic Lumber Decking Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029
    • WPC Lumber Decking
      • Table Key Characteristics of WPC Decking
      • Demand by Function (Boards, Rails, Accessories)
        • Table WPC Decking Demand by Function, 2009 - 2029
      • Demand by Surface Treatment (Coated vs. Uncoated)
        • Table WPC Decking Demand by Surface Treatment, 2009 - 2029
        • Table Figure 7-2 | Capstock-Coated Lumber: Value Share of WPC Decking Demand, 2009 - 2029
      • Demand by Material Type
        • Table WPC Decking Demand by Material Type, 2009 - 2029
      • Demand by Market
        • Table WPC Decking Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029
      • Market Share
        • Table Figure 7-3 | WPC Decking Market Share by Company, 2019
    • Plastic Lumber Decking
      • Table Characteristics of Plastic Decking by Resin Type
      • Demand by Function (Boards, Rails, Accessories)
        • Table Plastic Lumber Decking Demand by Function, 2009 - 2029
      • Demand by Resin Type
        • Table Plastic Lumber Decking Demand by Resin Type, 2009 - 2029
      • Demand by PVC (Vinyl) Formulation
        • Table PVC (Vinyl) Decking Demand by Formulation, 2009 - 2029
        • Table Figure 7-4 | Cellular PVC Share of Vinyl Decking Value Demand, 2009 - 2029
      • Demand by Market
        • Table Plastic Lumber Decking Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029
      • Market Share
        • Table Figure 7-5 | Plastic Decking Market Share by Company, 2019
    • Raw Material Consumption
      • Table Raw Material Consumption in WPC & Plastic Lumber Decking Production, 2009 - 2029
  • Moulding & Trim Applications
    • General Moulding & Trim Market Trends
      • Table Types of Moulding & Trim by Product Category
      • Table Characteristics of Nonwood Moulding & Trim Materials
    • WPC & Plastic Moulding & Trim
      • Demand by Type
        • Table WPC & Plastic Moulding & Trim Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029
      • WPC Lumber Moulding & Trim
        • Table WPC Moulding & Trim Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029
        • Table Figure 8-1 | WPC Moulding & Trim Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029
      • Plastic Lumber Moulding & Trim
        • Table Plastic Lumber Moulding & Trim Demand by Market & Product, 2009 - 2029
    • Raw Material Consumption
      • Table Raw Material Consumption in WPC & Plastic Moulding & Trim Production, 2009 - 2029
    • Demand by Market
      • Table WPC & Plastic Moulding & Trim Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029
    • Market Share
      • Table Figure 8-2 | WPC & Plastic Moulding & Trim Market Share by Company, 2019
  • Fencing Applications
    • General Fencing Market Trends
      • Table Figure 9-1 | Fencing Demand by Material, 2009 - 2024
      • Table Key Drivers of Fencing Demand by Material
    • WPC & Plastic Lumber Fencing
      • Demand by Type
        • Table WPC & Plastic Lumber Fencing Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029
        • Table WPC & Plastic Lumber Fencing: Advantages & Disadvantages
      • WPC Lumber Fencing
        • Table WPC Lumber Fencing Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029
        • Table Figure 9-2 | WPC Lumber Fencing Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029
      • Plastic Lumber Fencing
        • Table Plastic Lumber Fencing Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029
        • Table Figure 9-3 | Plastic Lumber Fencing Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029
    • Raw Material Consumption
      • Table Raw Material Consumption in WPC & Plastic Lumber Fencing Production, 2009 - 2029
    • Demand by Market
      • Table WPC & Plastic Lumber Fencing Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029
    • Market Share
      • Table Figure 9-4 | WPC & Plastic Lumber Fencing Market Share by Company, 2019
  • Window & Door Applications
    • General Window & Door Market Trends
      • Table Figure 10-1 | Window & Door Demand by Material, 2008 - 2019
      • Table Characteristics of Window & Door Materials
    • WPC & Plastic Lumber Windows & Doors
      • Table WPC & Plastic Window & Door Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029
      • Table Characteristics of WPC & Cellular PVC Windows & Doors
    • Raw Material Consumption
      • Table Raw Material Consumption in WPC & Plastic Window & Door Production, 2009 - 2029
    • Demand by Market
      • Table WPC & Plastic Window & Door Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029
    • Market Share
      • Table Figure 10-2 | WPC & Plastic Window & Door Market Share by Company, 2019
  • Landscaping & Outdoor Applications
    • General Landscaping & Outdoor Product Trends
      • Table Figure 11-1 | Shed, Pot & Planter, &Outdoor Furniture Demand Share by Material, 2018 & 2019
    • WPC & Plastic Lumber Landscaping & Outdoor Products
      • Demand by Type
        • Table WPC & Plastic Lumber Landscaping & Outdoor Product Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029
      • WPC Lumber Landscaping & Outdoor Products
      • Plastic Lumber Landscaping & Outdoor Products
    • Demand by Application
      • Table WPC & Plastic Lumber Landscaping & Outdoor Product Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029
    • Raw Material Consumption
      • Table Raw Material Consumption in WPC & Plastic Landscaping & Outdoor Product Production, 2009 - 2029
    • Demand by Market
      • Table WPC & Plastic Lumber Landscaping & Outdoor Product Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029
    • Suppliers
  • Other Applications for Plastic & Composite Lumber
    • Plastic & Composite Lumber in Other Applications
      • Table Other WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029
    • Demand by Product (Railroad Ties, Hot Tubs, Marine, Flooring)
      • Table Other WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029
    • Demand by Market
      • Table Other WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029
    • Raw Material Consumption
      • Table Raw Material Consumption in WPC & Plastic Lumber Production for Other Products, 2009 - 2029
    • Market Share
      • Table Figure 12-1 | Other WPC & Plastic Lumber Applications: Market Share by Company, 2019
  • Residential Buildings
    • Market Scope & Definition
    • Demand by Type & Market Sector
      • Table Residential WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Type & Market Sector, 2009 - 2029
    • New Housing
      • Demand by Type
        • Table New Residential WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029
      • Demand by Application
        • Table New Residential WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029
    • Improvements & Repairs
      • Demand by Type
        • Table Residential Improvement & Repair WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029
      • Demand by Application
        • Table Residential Improvement & Repair WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029
    • Demand by Housing Type
      • Table Residential WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Housing Type, 2009 - 2029
      • Table Figure 13-1 | Residential WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Housing Type, 2009 - 2029
  • Commercial Buildings
    • Market Scope & Definition
    • Demand by Type & Market Sector
      • Table Commercial WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Type & Market Sector, 2009 - 2029
    • New Commercial Buildings
      • Demand by Type
        • Table New Commercial WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029
      • Demand by Application
        • Table New Commercial WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029
    • Improvements & Repairs
      • Demand by Type
        • Table Commercial Improvement & Repair WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029
      • Demand by Application
        • Table Commercial Improvement & Repair WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029
  • Other Markets (Recreation, Agriculture)
    • Market Scope & Definition
    • Nonbuilding Construction Markets
      • Table Nonbuilding WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Type & Market Sector, 2009 - 2029
    • New Nonbuilding Markets
      • Demand by Type
        • Table New Nonbuilding WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029
      • Demand by Application
        • Table New Nonbuilding WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029
    • Nonbuilding Improvement & Repair
      • Demand by Type
        • Table Nonbuilding Improvement & Repair WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029
      • Demand by Application
        • Table Nonbuilding Improvement & Repair WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029
    • Agriculture Markets
      • Table Agricultural WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Market Sector, 2009 - 2029
  • Regions
    • Demand by Region
      • Table WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Region, 2009 - 2029
    • Northeast
      • Table Northeast: WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Subregion & Application, 2009 - 2029
    • Midwest
      • Table Midwest: WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Subregion & Application, 2009 - 2029
    • South
      • Table South: WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Subregion & Application, 2009 - 2029
    • West
      • Table West: WPC & Plastic Lumber Demand by Subregion & Application, 2009 - 2029
  • Industry Structure
    • Key Findings & Industry Composition
      • Table WPC & Plastic Lumber Sales by Company, 2019
    • Market Share
      • Table Figure 17-1 | WPC & Plastic Lumber Market Share by Company, 2019
      • Table Figure 17-2 | WPC & Plastic Lumber Market: Leading Supplier, 2019
      • Table Figure 17-3 | WPC & Plastic Lumber Market: Second Leading Supplier, 2019
      • Table Figure 17-4 | WPC & Plastic Lumber Market: Third Leading Supplier, 2019
      • Table Figure 17-5 | WPC & Plastic Lumber Market: Fourth Leading Supplier, 2019
      • Table Figure 17-6 | WPC & Plastic Lumber Market: Fifth Leading Supplier, 2019
      • Table Figure 17-7 | WPC & Plastic Lumber Market: Sixth Leading Supplier, 2019
    • Manufacturing (Extrusion & Injection Molding)
      • Table Advantages & Disadvantage of Extrusion Processing in WPC & Plastic Lumber Production
      • Table Advantages & Disadvantage of Injection Molding in WPC & Plastic Lumber Production
    • Product Development
    • Marketing
    • Distribution
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
      • Table Selected Mergers & Acquisitions
    • List of Industry Participants
      • Table Selected Industry Participants
  • Appendix
    • Scope
      • Table Study Scope: US Geographic Regions & Subregions
      • Table Relevant Industry Codes
      • Table Relevant HS Codes
    • Definitions
    • Abbreviations
      • Table Abbreviations & Acronyms Used in Study
    • Freedonia Methodology
    • Study-Specific Methodology
    • Sources
    • Associations & Agencies
    • Related Studies & Reports
    • Macroeconomic Assumptions
      • Economic Environment
        • Table Macroeconomic Indicators, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 18-1 | Annual Growth in Real GDP, 2000 - 2019, Compared to 1980 - 2005 Average
      • Demographic Trends
        • Table Population & Households, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 18-2 | Annual Population Growth, 2004 - 2019
      • Consumer Spending
        • Table Personal Consumption Expenditures, 2009 - 2029
      • Residential Building Construction
        • Table Residential Building Construction Expenditures, 2009 – 2029
      • Housing Stock
        • Table Housing Stock by Type, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 18-3 | Housing Stock by Year of Construction, 2019
      • Residential Improvements & Repairs
        • Table Residential Improvement & Repair Expenditures, 2009 – 2029
      • Commercial Building Construction
        • Table Commercial Building Construction Expenditures, 2009 – 2029
      • Commercial Building Improvements & Repairs
        • Table Commercial Building Improvement & Repair Expenditures, 2009 – 2029
      • Nonbuilding Construction Expenditures
        • Table Nonbuilding Construction Expenditures, 2009 – 2029

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