A new report by MRA Building Market Reports estimates the value of the UK market for decking materials at £174m in 2025, at Manufacturers’ Selling Prices (MSP).
This is a substantial increase compared to its pre-pandemic level, but has been primarily driven by price increases. Following an inevitable spike in demand in the early stages of the pandemic, when lockdowns, outdoor socialising and good weather caused homeowners to spend more time in their gardens, volume sales have been broadly flat.
Decking is a relatively mature market, and prior to 2019 had seen an influx of Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) decking products from European and East Asian suppliers, leading to very high levels of competition.
Positive factors driving market growth include an ongoing interest in ‘outdoor living’ and use of living space, new garden trends, weather and social media...
