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Decking and railing are essential structural and safety elements commonly used in outdoor construction. Decking is the flat platform, often constructed from wood, composite, or metal, that forms the floor of a deck, an elevated outdoor space attached to a building or freestanding in a yard. Railing serves as the safety barrier along the deck's edges, typically consisting of vertical posts, horizontal rails, and infill components such as balusters or panels, designed to prevent falls and provide support. Together, decking and railing systems improve outdoor living areas by combining functionality with safety.
The primary product categories in decking and railing include decking and railing components. Decking refers to the flat surfaces made from materials such as wood, composite, or plastic, built outdoors and connected to buildings, often used for walking, seating, or recreational purposes. Decking materials include polyvinyl chloride (PVC), fiber cement, composite, and others, available in various forms such as solid and hollow. These products find applications across both residential and commercial settings.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sharp hike in U.S. tariffs and the associated trade disputes in spring 2025 are notably impacting the aerospace and defense sector by raising costs for titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics materials largely sourced from global suppliers. Defense contractors, locked into fixed-price government contracts, absorb these added costs, while commercial aerospace firms face airline pushback on higher aircraft prices. Delays in component shipments due to customs bottlenecks further disrupt tight production schedules for jets and satellites. The industry is responding by stockpiling critical materials, seeking waivers for defense-related imports, and collaborating with allied nations to diversify supply chain.
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The decking and railing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $11.22 billion in 2024 to $11.94 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the increasing use of eco-friendly decking materials, the rising popularity of composite and PVC decking, higher disposable incomes driving home aesthetic improvements, greater awareness of weather-resistant outdoor products, and the expansion of DIY home improvement trends.
The decking and railing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.14 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increased investments in infrastructure development, a growing trend toward outdoor entertainment spaces, rising demand for sustainable construction materials, expanding smart city projects, and growth in commercial and hospitality construction. Key trends expected during this period include advancements in fire-resistant decking materials, the creation of modular railing systems, innovations in recycled composite decking, improvements in UV-resistant coatings, and the integration of smart lighting solutions into railing designs.
The increase in residential projects is expected to drive the growth of the decking and railing market in the future. Residential projects involve construction developments of housing units such as apartments, villas, and townhouses, primarily meant for people to live in as owners or tenants. The number of residential projects is rising due to rapid urbanization, which leads to a significant influx of people moving into cities in search of better job opportunities and improved living conditions, creating a strong and sustained demand for new housing developments. Decking and railing contribute to residential projects by offering durable, low-maintenance, and weather-resistant outdoor structures that enhance safety and visual appeal. For example, in June 2025, the United States Census Bureau, a US government agency, reported that in May 2025, the seasonally adjusted annual rate of privately owned housing completions increased to 1,526,000, up 5.4% from April's revised estimate of 1,448,000. Therefore, the rise in residential projects is fueling the growth of the decking and railing market.
Leading companies in the decking and railing market are concentrating on developing innovative products like tile decking and railing solutions to boost design flexibility and meet evolving consumer preferences for customizable, low-maintenance outdoor living areas. Tile decking and railing products refer to modular outdoor flooring and railing systems made from composite, porcelain, or stone materials that offer customizable designs, easy installation, and improved durability for patios, balconies, and other outdoor spaces. For instance, in February 2024, MoistureShield, a US-based outdoor living products manufacturer, introduced the InstaDeck Outdoor Flooring System, a modular, snap-together tile system designed for quick, tool-light installation of ground-level decks on surfaces such as grass, concrete, or patios. Alongside this, the company launched the Fathom Steel Railing, a factory-welded, powder-coated railing available in vertical and horizontal styles for easy installation, and the Navigator Composite Railing in Satin Black, which provides a sleek, durable, and scratch-resistant finish to align with modern design trends.
In July 2022, Oldcastle APG, a US-based building materials company, acquired Barrette Outdoor Living for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition allows Oldcastle APG to broaden its offerings to retailers, dealers, contractors, and consumers by providing a more diverse and comprehensive range of durable and sustainable outdoor solutions, strengthening its position as a leading provider of complete outdoor living experiences. Barrette Outdoor Living is a US-based manufacturer specializing in fencing, railing, decking, and related outdoor products.
Major players in the decking and railing market are UPM-Kymmene Corporation, CertainTeed Corporation, The AZEK Company Inc., Trex Company Inc., Barrette Outdoor Living Inc., Deckorators Inc., Fiberon LLC, Cali-Bamboo LLC, AFCO Industries Inc., Fortress Building Products LLC, MoistureShield Inc., C. M. Tucker Lumber Companies LLC, NewTechWood America Inc., Digger Specialties Inc., Century Railing Systems Inc., Feeney Inc., Kropf Lumber Inc., Vista Railing Systems Inc., Key-Link Fencing & Railing Inc., EasyRailings Inc., Envision Outdoor Living Products Inc., Lumberock Technologies LLC, Norfolk Iron Works Company, Hoover Fence Company, Zuri Premium Decking.
North America was the largest region in the decking And railing market in 2024. The regions covered in decking and railing report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the decking and railing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The decking and railing market consists of sales of deck boards, stair systems, decking accessories, deck coatings and finishes, and railings. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values and are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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