Global Plastic Lumber Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Resin Type (Polyethylene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polystyrene, and Others), By Application, By Product, By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2023 - 2030

Global Plastic Lumber Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Resin Type (Polyethylene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polystyrene, and Others), By Application, By Product, By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2023 - 2030


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® 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


Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 Global Plastic Lumber Market, by Resin Type
1.4.2 Global Plastic Lumber Market, by Application
1.4.3 Global Plastic Lumber Market, by Product
1.4.4 Global Plastic Lumber Market, by Geography
1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
2.1 Key Highlights
Chapter 3. Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Overview
3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.2 Market Restraints
3.2.3 Market Opportunities
3.2.4 Market Challenges
3.3 Porter Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4. Strategies Deployed in Plastic Lumber Market
Chapter 5. Global Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
5.1 Global Polyethylene Market by Region
5.2 Global Polyvinyl Chloride Market by Region
5.3 Global Polystyrene Market by Region
5.4 Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 6. Global Plastic Lumber Market by Application
6.1 Global Decking Market by Region
6.2 Global Molding Trim Market by Region
6.3 Global Landscaping Outdoor Products Market by Region
6.4 Global Fencing Market by Region
6.5 Global Windows Doors Market by Region
6.6 Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 7. Global Plastic Lumber Market by Product
7.1 Global Virgin Plastic Market by Region
7.2 Global Recycled Plastic Market by Region
7.3 Global Composite Market by Region
Chapter 8. Global Plastic Lumber Market by Region
8.1 North America Plastic Lumber Market
8.1.1 North America Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
8.1.1.1 North America Polyethylene Market by Country
8.1.1.2 North America Polyvinyl Chloride Market by Country
8.1.1.3 North America Polystyrene Market by Country
8.1.1.4 North America Others Market by Country
8.1.2 North America Plastic Lumber Market by Application
8.1.2.1 North America Decking Market by Country
8.1.2.2 North America Molding Trim Market by Country
8.1.2.3 North America Landscaping Outdoor Products Market by Country
8.1.2.4 North America Fencing Market by Country
8.1.2.5 North America Windows Doors Market by Country
8.1.2.6 North America Others Market by Country
8.1.3 North America Plastic Lumber Market by Product
8.1.3.1 North America Virgin Plastic Market by Country
8.1.3.2 North America Recycled Plastic Market by Country
8.1.3.3 North America Composite Market by Country
8.1.4 North America Plastic Lumber Market by Country
8.1.4.1 US Plastic Lumber Market
8.1.4.1.1 US Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
8.1.4.1.2 US Plastic Lumber Market by Application
8.1.4.1.3 US Plastic Lumber Market by Product
8.1.4.2 Canada Plastic Lumber Market
8.1.4.2.1 Canada Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
8.1.4.2.2 Canada Plastic Lumber Market by Application
8.1.4.2.3 Canada Plastic Lumber Market by Product
8.1.4.3 Mexico Plastic Lumber Market
8.1.4.3.1 Mexico Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
8.1.4.3.2 Mexico Plastic Lumber Market by Application
8.1.4.3.3 Mexico Plastic Lumber Market by Product
8.1.4.4 Rest of North America Plastic Lumber Market
8.1.4.4.1 Rest of North America Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
8.1.4.4.2 Rest of North America Plastic Lumber Market by Application
8.1.4.4.3 Rest of North America Plastic Lumber Market by Product
8.2 Europe Plastic Lumber Market
8.2.1 Europe Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
8.2.1.1 Europe Polyethylene Market by Country
8.2.1.2 Europe Polyvinyl Chloride Market by Country
8.2.1.3 Europe Polystyrene Market by Country
8.2.1.4 Europe Others Market by Country
8.2.2 Europe Plastic Lumber Market by Application
8.2.2.1 Europe Decking Market by Country
8.2.2.2 Europe Molding Trim Market by Country
8.2.2.3 Europe Landscaping Outdoor Products Market by Country
8.2.2.4 Europe Fencing Market by Country
8.2.2.5 Europe Windows Doors Market by Country
8.2.2.6 Europe Others Market by Country
8.2.3 Europe Plastic Lumber Market by Product
8.2.3.1 Europe Virgin Plastic Market by Country
8.2.3.2 Europe Recycled Plastic Market by Country
8.2.3.3 Europe Composite Market by Country
8.2.4 Europe Plastic Lumber Market by Country
8.2.4.1 Germany Plastic Lumber Market
8.2.4.1.1 Germany Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
8.2.4.1.2 Germany Plastic Lumber Market by Application
8.2.4.1.3 Germany Plastic Lumber Market by Product
8.2.4.2 UK Plastic Lumber Market
8.2.4.2.1 UK Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
8.2.4.2.2 UK Plastic Lumber Market by Application
8.2.4.2.3 UK Plastic Lumber Market by Product
8.2.4.3 France Plastic Lumber Market
8.2.4.3.1 France Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
8.2.4.3.2 France Plastic Lumber Market by Application
8.2.4.3.3 France Plastic Lumber Market by Product
8.2.4.4 Russia Plastic Lumber Market
8.2.4.4.1 Russia Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
8.2.4.4.2 Russia Plastic Lumber Market by Application
8.2.4.4.3 Russia Plastic Lumber Market by Product
8.2.4.5 Spain Plastic Lumber Market
8.2.4.5.1 Spain Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
8.2.4.5.2 Spain Plastic Lumber Market by Application
8.2.4.5.3 Spain Plastic Lumber Market by Product
8.2.4.6 Italy Plastic Lumber Market
8.2.4.6.1 Italy Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
8.2.4.6.2 Italy Plastic Lumber Market by Application
8.2.4.6.3 Italy Plastic Lumber Market by Product
8.2.4.7 Rest of Europe Plastic Lumber Market
8.2.4.7.1 Rest of Europe Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
8.2.4.7.2 Rest of Europe Plastic Lumber Market by Application
8.2.4.7.3 Rest of Europe Plastic Lumber Market by Product
8.3 Asia Pacific Plastic Lumber Market
8.3.1 Asia Pacific Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
8.3.1.1 Asia Pacific Polyethylene Market by Country
8.3.1.2 Asia Pacific Polyvinyl Chloride Market by Country
8.3.1.3 Asia Pacific Polystyrene Market by Country
8.3.1.4 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
8.3.2 Asia Pacific Plastic Lumber Market by Application
8.3.2.1 Asia Pacific Decking Market by Country
8.3.2.2 Asia Pacific Molding Trim Market by Country
8.3.2.3 Asia Pacific Landscaping Outdoor Products Market by Country
8.3.2.4 Asia Pacific Fencing Market by Country
8.3.2.5 Asia Pacific Windows Doors Market by Country
8.3.2.6 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
8.3.3 Asia Pacific Plastic Lumber Market by Product
8.3.3.1 Asia Pacific Virgin Plastic Market by Country
8.3.3.2 Asia Pacific Recycled Plastic Market by Country
8.3.3.3 Asia Pacific Composite Market by Country
8.3.4 Asia Pacific Plastic Lumber Market by Country
8.3.4.1 China Plastic Lumber Market
8.3.4.1.1 China Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
8.3.4.1.2 China Plastic Lumber Market by Application
8.3.4.1.3 China Plastic Lumber Market by Product
8.3.4.2 Japan Plastic Lumber Market
8.3.4.2.1 Japan Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
8.3.4.2.2 Japan Plastic Lumber Market by Application
8.3.4.2.3 Japan Plastic Lumber Market by Product
8.3.4.3 India Plastic Lumber Market
8.3.4.3.1 India Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
8.3.4.3.2 India Plastic Lumber Market by Application
8.3.4.3.3 India Plastic Lumber Market by Product
8.3.4.4 South Korea Plastic Lumber Market
8.3.4.4.1 South Korea Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
8.3.4.4.2 South Korea Plastic Lumber Market by Application
8.3.4.4.3 South Korea Plastic Lumber Market by Product
8.3.4.5 Singapore Plastic Lumber Market
8.3.4.5.1 Singapore Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
8.3.4.5.2 Singapore Plastic Lumber Market by Application
8.3.4.5.3 Singapore Plastic Lumber Market by Product
8.3.4.6 Malaysia Plastic Lumber Market
8.3.4.6.1 Malaysia Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
8.3.4.6.2 Malaysia Plastic Lumber Market by Application
8.3.4.6.3 Malaysia Plastic Lumber Market by Product
8.3.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Plastic Lumber Market
8.3.4.7.1 Rest of Asia Pacific Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
8.3.4.7.2 Rest of Asia Pacific Plastic Lumber Market by Application
8.3.4.7.3 Rest of Asia Pacific Plastic Lumber Market by Product
8.4 LAMEA Plastic Lumber Market
8.4.1 LAMEA Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
8.4.1.1 LAMEA Polyethylene Market by Country
8.4.1.2 LAMEA Polyvinyl Chloride Market by Country
8.4.1.3 LAMEA Polystyrene Market by Country
8.4.1.4 LAMEA Others Market by Country
8.4.2 LAMEA Plastic Lumber Market by Application
8.4.2.1 LAMEA Decking Market by Country
8.4.2.2 LAMEA Molding Trim Market by Country
8.4.2.3 LAMEA Landscaping Outdoor Products Market by Country
8.4.2.4 LAMEA Fencing Market by Country
8.4.2.5 LAMEA Windows Doors Market by Country
8.4.2.6 LAMEA Others Market by Country
8.4.3 LAMEA Plastic Lumber Market by Product
8.4.3.1 LAMEA Virgin Plastic Market by Country
8.4.3.2 LAMEA Recycled Plastic Market by Country
8.4.3.3 LAMEA Composite Market by Country
8.4.4 LAMEA Plastic Lumber Market by Country
8.4.4.1 Brazil Plastic Lumber Market
8.4.4.1.1 Brazil Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
8.4.4.1.2 Brazil Plastic Lumber Market by Application
8.4.4.1.3 Brazil Plastic Lumber Market by Product
8.4.4.2 Argentina Plastic Lumber Market
8.4.4.2.1 Argentina Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
8.4.4.2.2 Argentina Plastic Lumber Market by Application
8.4.4.2.3 Argentina Plastic Lumber Market by Product
8.4.4.3 UAE Plastic Lumber Market
8.4.4.3.1 UAE Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
8.4.4.3.2 UAE Plastic Lumber Market by Application
8.4.4.3.3 UAE Plastic Lumber Market by Product
8.4.4.4 Saudi Arabia Plastic Lumber Market
8.4.4.4.1 Saudi Arabia Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
8.4.4.4.2 Saudi Arabia Plastic Lumber Market by Application
8.4.4.4.3 Saudi Arabia Plastic Lumber Market by Product
8.4.4.5 South Africa Plastic Lumber Market
8.4.4.5.1 South Africa Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
8.4.4.5.2 South Africa Plastic Lumber Market by Application
8.4.4.5.3 South Africa Plastic Lumber Market by Product
8.4.4.6 Nigeria Plastic Lumber Market
8.4.4.6.1 Nigeria Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
8.4.4.6.2 Nigeria Plastic Lumber Market by Application
8.4.4.6.3 Nigeria Plastic Lumber Market by Product
8.4.4.7 Rest of LAMEA Plastic Lumber Market
8.4.4.7.1 Rest of LAMEA Plastic Lumber Market by Resin Type
8.4.4.7.2 Rest of LAMEA Plastic Lumber Market by Application
8.4.4.7.3 Rest of LAMEA Plastic Lumber Market by Product
Chapter 9. Company Profiles
9.1 Trex Company, Inc.
9.1.1 Company Overview
9.1.2 Financial Analysis
9.1.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
9.1.4 Research & Development Expenses
9.1.5 Recent strategies and developments:
9.1.5.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
9.1.6 SWOT Analysis
9.2 American Recycled Plastic, Inc.
9.2.1 Company Overview
9.3 Tangent Technologies, LLC
9.3.1 Company Overview
9.3.2 Recent strategies and developments:
9.3.2.1 Acquisition and Mergers:
9.4 KWK Plastic Lumber Co., Ltd.
9.4.1 Company Overview
9.4.2 SWOT Analysis
9.5 Repeat Plastics Australia Pty Ltd. (Recycle technology (Aust.) Pty Ltd.)
9.5.1 Company Overview
9.6 Ecoville
9.6.1 Company Overview
9.7 ‍CMI Limited Co. (Capital Partners)
9.7.1 Company Overview
9.7.2 Recent strategies and developments:
9.7.2.1 Acquisition and Mergers:
9.8 PlasTEAK, Inc.
9.8.1 Company Overview
9.8.2 SWOT Analysis
9.9 Fiberon LLC (Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.)
9.9.1 Company Overview
9.9.2 Recent strategies and developments:
9.9.2.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
9.9.2.2 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
9.9.3 SWOT Analysis
9.10. Genova Products, Inc.
9.10.1 Company Overview
9.10.2 SWOT Analysis
Chapter 10. Winning imperatives of Plastic Lumber Market

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