This report forecasts 2016 US demand for molding and trim in US dollars at the manufacturers' level. Total demand is segmented by product in terms of molding, stairwork, and other molding products; and by market in terms of residential new construction, residential improvement and repair, nonresidential new construction, and nonresidential improvement and repair.
To illustrate historical trends, total molding and trim demand is provided in an annual series from 2001 through 2011; the various segments are reported at five-year intervals for 2006 and 2011. An Industry Overview section defines products and markets, discusses market drivers and constraints, identifies substitute products when applicable, and provides pertinent background on molding and trim materials, trade, regulatory and environmental concerns, and product development.
A Demand Forecasts section assesses the impact of key drivers and constraints on each product and market segment over the forecast period.
Further analysis includes an Industry Structure section, which surveys the supply base and profiles the leading suppliers competing to serve US demand. A one-page, introductory Highlights section summarizes key findings from this 23-page report, and a Resources section lists contributing sources as well as resources available for further research.
