Fencing

US demand for fencing will rise 7.0 percent per year to $9.0 billion in 2018, totaling 875 million linear feet. Metal will remain the dominant material while concrete fencing will grow the fastest. Plastic and composite fencing will continue taking market share from wood fencing. The nonresidential market will outpace the leading residential segment.This study analyzes the 717 million linear foot US fencing industry. It presents historical demand data (2003, 2008, 2013) and forecasts (2018, 2023) by product (e.g., metal, wood, plastic and composite, concrete, gates and accessories), market (e.g., residential, nonresidential buildings, nonbuilding, agricultural) and US region.The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share and profiles 35 industry players, including Master Halco, Merchants Metals and Ameristar Fence Products.