US fiber cement demand is forecast to rise 8.5 percent annually through 2017 to 2.9 billion square feet, valued at $2.2 billion. The new residential market will grow the fastest as housing starts rise and home builders specify fiber cement siding and trim because it can look like brick and stone, and is perceived as more attractive than vinyl.This study analyzes the 1.9 billion square foot US fiber cement industry. It presents historical demand data for 2002, 2007 and 2012, and forecasts for 2017 and 2022 by material (e.g., sand, Portland cement, cellulosic materials), application (e.g., siding, backerboard, molding and trim), market (residential, nonresidential) and US region.The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share and profiles 23 industry players, including James Hardie Building Products, CertainTeed and Nichiha USA.
