Decking market forecast to hit $24.58 billion by 2030

The global decking market is projected to grow from $18.81 billion in 2026 to $24.58 billion by 2030, driven by residential construction, renovation demand and a shift toward sustainable materials. North America led the market in 2025, while Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region.

Why it matters: - The decking market is tied to housing, renovation and outdoor living demand, so its growth signals continued spending across residential and commercial construction. - The shift toward composite and recycled materials points to a broader move in construction toward lower-maintenance and more sustainable products.

What happened: - The Business Research Company released its Decking Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 on Oct. 1, 2026. - The report says the decking market will rise from $17.63 billion in 2025 to $18.81 billion in 2026. - The report forecasts the market will reach $24.58 billion by 2030. - The report estimates a 6.7% CAGR for the 2025-2026 period and a 6.9% CAGR through 2030.

The details: - Decking covers structural and surface materials used for flat, load-bearing outdoor flooring systems. - Decking materials include wood, composite, metal and plastic-based components. - These systems are designed for safe, durable and weather-resistant outdoor surfaces. - The report links recent growth to rising residential construction, outdoor living demand, urban infrastructure development, traditional wood use and tourism and hospitality projects. - The report also cites a shift toward eco-friendly building materials, increased composite decking adoption, smart city infrastructure expansion, modular construction demand and more renovation and remodeling activity. - The report highlights stronger demand for sustainable and recycled decking materials, composite and low-maintenance options, modular and prefabricated outdoor flooring systems, smart outdoor spaces and weather-resistant products. - The report says residential construction supports decking demand by adding patios, balconies, terraces, porches and backyard entertainment areas. - Statistics Canada reported a 2.4% increase in investment in residential construction in December 2025 compared with November 2025. - North America held the largest share of the decking market in 2025. - Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the coming years. - The report covers Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa. - The report also says its 2026 editions include market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and tables, Excel-based forecasting dashboards, market hotspots infographics, key technology and future trend analysis, and updated graphics and tables. - The report offers a free sample via the company’s sample request page. - The full report is available here.

Between the lines: - The biggest growth driver is not a single construction cycle but a mix of housing, renovation and outdoor-living upgrades. - Composite and modular products appear to be gaining ground because they fit durability, maintenance and faster-build priorities. - North America’s current lead and Asia-Pacific’s forecasted growth suggest the market is balancing mature demand with new construction expansion.

What's next: - Expect demand to track residential building activity, renovation spending and adoption of eco-friendly decking materials. - Smart city and modular construction projects may create additional demand for prefabricated outdoor flooring systems. - The report points to a market that is likely to keep favoring durable, weather-resistant and low-maintenance products.

The bottom line: - Decking is moving from a niche outdoor finish to a broader construction category with steady growth through 2030.