Decorative Laminates

Demand for decorative laminates in the US is forecast to increase 2.5 percent annually to 11.6 billion square feet in 2020, valued at $6.8 billion. Thermoplastic films and saturated papers will be the fastest growing products, while low-basis weight papers will remain the largest segment. The cabinets and flooring markets will outpace furniture uses.This study analyzes the 10.2 billion square foot US market for decorative laminates. It presents historical demand data (2005, 2010 and 2015) and forecast (2020 and 2025) by raw material (e.g., plastic resin, overlays, adhesives, wood substrates), product (e.g., low-pressure laminates, high-pressure laminates, edgebanding) and market (e.g., cabinets, furniture, store fixtures, wall panels, flooring, countertops).The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share, and profiles 39 industry players, including Wilsonart International, Formica, and Panolam Industries.