Composite & Plastic Lumber US industry forecasts for 2011 & 2016

发布时间：2007.9

内容介绍

Demand for wood-plastic composite and
plastic lumber is projected to advance
about ten percent per year through 2011
to $5.4 billion. These alternative lumber
materials are expected to continue to
penetrate the building materials market at
a rapid pace, particularly in decking
applications. Composite and plastic
lumber will continue to benefit from their
performance characteristics, such as
durability, weatherability, low maintenance
requirements and low life cycle
cost. Demand for composite and plastic
lumber will also be driven by increasing
consumer and contractor familiarity, a
widening distribution network, and
product improvements that enhance
appearance. Furthermore, ongoing
interest in “green” building products will
bolster use of composite and plastic
lumber made with recycled content.
Plastic lumber has found significant use
in agricultural fencing and molding and
trim applications. Solid growth in
decking, fencing and other end uses such
as site and leisure furniture will continue
to support demand going forward.
However, wood-plastic composite lumber
will see much faster growth through
2011, posting gains of 14.3 percent
annually to reach $2.6 billion. Composite
lumber demand will be fueled by strong
demand for the material in decking
applications. In addition, rapid growth in
windows and door applications, as well
as smaller niche end uses (e.g., porches,
site and leisure furniture) will support
demand going forward.

Among the major product categories,
window and door applications for woodplastic
composites are anticipated to post
the most rapid gains through 2011 (albeit
from a small base). As with other applications,
wood-plastic composite window
and door components are making inroads
because of their lower maintenance
requirements, durability in exterior
applications and similarities to wood.
Decking applications are projected to see
strong gains through 2011, continuing to
increase its relative share of the composite
and plastic lumber industry. By 2011,
decking will be the largest end use for
these alterantive building materials,
accounting for 44 percent of demand.
Molding and trim will remain a key
market for composite and plastic lumber,

but will exhibit below-average growth
through 2011. Increasing market maturity
in the plastic lumber segment will limit
growth, as will a weak new housing
environment going forward. Fencing
applications will see below-average gains
through 2011, due to increasing market
maturity in the plastic lumber segment.
All other applications are projected to see
rapid growth over the forecast period
from small bases. Playground equipment
and site and leisure furniture applications
are expected to register strong gains
through 2011, driven by the environmentally
friendly profile of composite and
plastic lumber, as well as their performance
and maintenance characteristics.
US industry highly
fragmented
The US wood-plastic composite and
plastic lumber industry is highly fragmented,
consisting of hundreds of
companies ranging from small, regional
producers to large, national concerns.
Manufacturers typically specialize in one
type of material, although some companies
offer both composite and plastic
lumber. In 2006, the leading composite
and plastic lumber firms were Louisiana-
Pacific, Royal Group Technologies,
Tapco International and Trex.
Study coverage
Composite & Plastic Lumber is a new
Freedonia industry study priced at $4500.
It presents historical demand data (1996,
2001 and 2006) plus forecasts for 2011
and 2016 by material, application and
market. This study also considers US
market environment factors, evaluates
market share and profiles 33 competitors.

目录及图表

Introduction
Execu tive Summary
1 Summary Table
Market Envir onmen t
General
Macroeconomic Overview
Consumer Income & Spending
Personal Income & Expenditures
Consumer Financing
Demographic Trends
Construction Trends
Construction Expenditures
Construction Stock
Building Construction Trends
Residential Construction
Housing Outlook
Residential Floor Space Outlook
Improvements & Repair
Nonresidential Construction
Construction Expenditures
Improvements & Repair
Nonbuilding Construction Trends
Pricing Issues
Environmental Issues
Regulations & Standards
International Activity & Foreign Trade
North America
Western Europe
Other Regions
LIST OF TABLES & CHARTS:
1 Macroeconomic Indicators
2 Personal Income & Expenditures
3 Consumer Financing Environment,
1996-2006
4 Resident Population
5 Construction Expenditures
6 Construction Stock
Cht Year of Construction of
Housing Stock, 2006
7 Residential Construction Expenditures
8 Housing Indicators
9 Residential Floor Space
10 Residential Improvement
& Repair Expenditures
11 Nonresidential Construction
Expenditures
12 Nonresidential Improvement
& Repair Expenditures
13 Nonbuilding Construction Expenditures
MATERIALS
General
Material Demand
Wood-Plastic Composite Lumber
Material Characteristics
Cellulosic Material
Plastic Resins

Polyethylene
Polyvinyl Chloride
Other Resins
Additives & Modifiers
Plastic Lumber
Material Characteristics
Polyvinyl Chloride
Polyethylene
Other
LIST OF TABLES & CHARTS:
1 Wood-Plastic Composite & Plastic
Lumber Demand by Product & Material
Cht Wood-Plastic Composite & Plastic
Lumber Demand by Material,
1996-2016
2 Wood-Plastic Composite Lumber
Demand by Material
Cht Wood-Plastic Composite Lumber
Demand by Material, 2006
3 Plastic Lumber Material
Demand by Resin
Cht Plastic Lumber Demand by Resin, 2006
APPLICATIONS
General
Molding & Trim
Outlook
Wood-Plastic Composite & Plastic Lumber
Wood-Plastic Composites
Plastic Lumber
Decking
Outlook
Wood-Plastic Composite & Plastic Lumber
Wood-Plastic Composite Lumber
Plastic Lumber
Fencing
Outlook
Wood-Plastic Composite & Plastic Lumber
Wood-Plastic Composite Lumber
Vinyl Lumber
HDPE Lumber
Windows & Doors
Outlook
Wood-Plastic Composite Lumber
Product Characteristics
Suppliers
Other
Playground Equipment
Marine (Non-Decking)
Hot Tub & Spa Cladding
Porches
Site & Leisure Furniture
Railroad Ties
All Other
LIST OF TABLES & CHARTS:
1 Wood-Plastic Composite & Plastic
Lumber Demand by Application
& Material Type
Cht Wood-Plastic Composite & Plastic
Lumber Demand by Application, 2006
2 Molding & Trim Demand
3 Wood-Plastic Composite & Plastic
Lumber Molding & Trim Demand

4 Wood-Plastic Composite Lumber
Molding & Trim by Market
5 Plastic Lumber Molding & Trim by Market
6 Decking Demand
7 Wood-Plastic Composite & Plastic
Lumber Decking Demand
8 Wood-Plastic Composite Lumber
Decking Demand by Function & Market
9 Wood-Plastic Composite Lumber
Decking Demand by Material Type
10 Plastic Lumber Decking Demand
by Function & Market
11 Plastic Lumber Decking Demand
by Material Type
12 Fencing Demand
13 Wood-Plastic Composite & Plastic
Lumber Fencing Demand
by Material Type & Market
14 Window & Door Demand
15 Wood-Plastic Composite Lumber
Window & Door Demand by Market
16 Other Wood-Plastic Composite &
Plastic Lumber Demand by Material
Type, Market & Application
MARKETS
General
Residential Building
New
Improvement & Repair
Housing Type
Single-Family
Multifamily Housing
Manufactured Housing
Nonresidential Building
New
Improvement & Repair
Nonbuilding Construction
New
Improvement & Repair
LIST OF TABLES & CHARTS:
1 Wood-Plastic Composite & Plastic
Lumber Demand by Market
Cht Wood-Plastic Composite & Plastic
Lumber Demand by Market, 1996-2016
2 Residential Building Wood-Plastic
Composite & Plastic Lumber
Demand by Material Type & Use
Cht Residential Building Demand for
Wood-Plastic Composite & Plastic
Lumber by Application, 1996-2016
3 New Residential Wood-Plastic
Composite & Plastic Lumber Demand
by Material Type & Application
4 Residential Improvement & Repair
Wood-Plastic Composite & Plastic
Lumber Demand by Material
Type & Application
5 Wood-Plastic Composite & Plastic
Lumber Demand by Housing Type
6 Single-Family Wood-Plastic
Composite & Plastic Lumber
Demand by Material Type

7 Multifamily Housing Wood-Plastic
Composite & Plastic Lumber
Demand by Material Type
8 Manufactured Housing Wood-Plastic
Composite & Plastic Lumber
Demand by Material Type
9 Residential Wood-Plastic Composite &
Plastic Lumber Demand by Application
10 Nonresidential Building Wood-Plastic
Composite & Plastic Lumber
Demand by Material Type & Use
Cht Nonresidential Building Demand for
Wood-Plastic Composite & Plastic
Lumber by Application, 1996-2016
11 New Nonresidential Wood-Plastic
Composite & Plastic Lumber
Demand by Material Type & Application
12 Nonresidential Improvement & Repair
Wood-Plastic Composite & Plastic
Lumber Demand by Material
Type & Application
13 Nonresidential Wood-Plastic
Composite & Plastic Lumber
Demand by Application
14 Nonbuilding Construction Wood-Plastic
Composite & Plastic Lumber
Demand by Material Type & Use
15 New Nonbuilding Wood-Plastic
Composite & Plastic Lumber
Demand by Material Type & Application
16 Nonbuilding Improvement & Repair
Wood-Plastic Composite & Plastic
Lumber Demand by Material
Type & Application
17 Nonbuilding Wood-Plastic Composite &
Plastic Lumber Demand by Application
Cht Nonbuilding Construction Demand for
Wood-Plastic Composite & Plastic
Lumber by Application, 1996-2016
INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
General
Industry Composition
Market Share
Manufacturing
Extrusion
Equipment
Developments
Product Development
Competitive Strategies
Marketing
Distribution
Mergers & Acquisitions
Cooperative Agreements
LIST OF TABLES & CHARTS:
1 Wood-Plastic Composite & Plastic
Lumber Sales for Selected Firms, 2006
Cht Wood-Plastic Composite & Plastic
Lumber Market Share, 2006
2 Selected Acquisitions & Divestitures
3 Selected Cooperative Agreements
Company Profiles