Vinyl Siding Industry Statistics

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Vinyl Siding Industry Statistics

Vinyl siding sits at the crossroads of big-market demand and cost pressure, with the U.S. market forecasted to keep growing toward 2030 while housing starts and remodeling spend signal how many homeowners will actually be choosing replacement. Get the practical read on what matters most, including why 62% of replacement buyers pick vinyl for its low maintenance and the ASTM and fire and weathering standards that back up the long 30 plus year service life warranties.

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Key Statistics

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5.7 billion linear feet of vinyl siding installed in the U.S. in 2019

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12% of siding installed in the U.S. in 2019 was fiber cement

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1.2 million housing starts in the U.S. in 2020 (proxy for siding replacement/new build volume demand)

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1.62 million housing starts in the U.S. in 2021

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1.34 million housing starts in the U.S. in 2022

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Median existing-home price in the U.S. was $345,300 in March 2023 (replacement/renovation affordability context)

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$400,000 median existing-home price in 2024Q2 (renovation capacity context)

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U.S. vinyl siding shipments supported by distribution through home centers and building supply channels (channel weight; reported by industry trade surveys)

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NAHB reported 80% of remodelers viewed siding replacement as an important category in 2020 survey (industry renovation context)

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EPA reported vinyl chloride as a human carcinogen classification (regulatory context for PVC feedstocks)

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PVC (vinyl chloride) has a 1.5-year global warming potential discussion for impacts (life-cycle assessment context)

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FHA insured 2.4 million single-family homes in 2022 (proxy for home renovation/ownership base growth)

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New residential construction spending in the U.S. was $1.74 trillion in 2022 (siding demand context)

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Home improvement spending in the U.S. was $485 billion in 2023 (context for replacement siding demand)

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U.S. residential remodeling spending was $492 billion in 2022 (proxy for exterior replacements like siding)

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Home improvement spending in 2022 by homeowners was $444 billion (context for siding replacement market)

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2.3% projected CAGR for vinyl siding U.S. market through 2027

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$5.1 billion vinyl siding market size in 2020

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$7.0 billion vinyl siding market size in 2030 (forecast)

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North America accounted for the largest share of the vinyl siding market

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U.S. was the largest market within North America

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$2.7 billion estimated U.S. vinyl siding market in 2021

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2.8% vinyl siding market CAGR forecast for 2022–2030

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3.0% expected CAGR for vinyl siding market in Europe (forecast)

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4.0% expected CAGR for vinyl siding market in Asia-Pacific (forecast)

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Residential end-use accounted for the largest share of the vinyl siding market

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Commercial end-use accounted for the remaining share of the vinyl siding market

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ASTM D4756 is the standard specification for vinyl siding products (specification compliance context)

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ASTM D3679 provides specifications for exterior wall cladding materials (vinyl siding related)

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ASTM E136 provides fire testing methods for building materials (fire performance context)

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NFPA 285 requires testing of exterior wall assemblies for fire spread (assembly fire performance)

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ASTM D6864 measures color stability in plastics (vinyl siding color/fade performance context)

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ASTM D1784 defines rigid PVC materials and notations (material spec context)

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ASTM D3045 covers heat stability of rigid PVC (processing/performance context)

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ASTM G154 covers fluorescent UV exposure tests for plastics (weathering performance context)

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ASTM G155 covers operating xenon arc light exposure tests (weathering performance context)

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Vinyl siding typically provides 30+ years service life (industry warranty average reported by manufacturers)

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ASTM E283 measures air leakage of building materials (context for siding air infiltration performance)

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ASTM E330 measures structural performance of exterior walls (wind load context)

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ASTM E331 measures water penetration of exterior walls (water resistance context)

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ASTM D2565 is an impact resistance test for plastics (impact durability context)

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ASTM D445 provides viscosity measurement for liquids (not siding) but used in coatings/adhesives

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ASTM D2240 measures hardness of materials (context for coating durability)

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ASTM D4060 measures abrasion resistance (context for coating/finishes)

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ASTM G23 measures resistance of plastics to chemical effects (context for chemical resistance)

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Siding installation labor cost range in the U.S. often forms 30%–40% of total project cost (remodeling cost breakdown reported by industry sources)

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Typical total cost to install siding on a 1,500 sq ft home is often $10,000–$20,000 (U.S. cost ranges)

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$18,000 average cost to install vinyl siding on a 2,000 sq ft home (reported homeowner cost data)

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Vinyl siding materials cost often $3–$7 per sq ft (typical reported range)

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Vinyl siding installation cost often $4–$13 per sq ft (typical reported range)

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PVC resin price index increased by 44% between 2020 and 2021 (input cost pressure context)

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PPI for plastic resins and synthetic rubber increased 8.6% year-over-year in 2021 (input cost context)

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Inflation-adjusted construction material prices affected remodeling costs; construction inputs index increased 11% from 2020 to 2022 (context)

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FBI: average wage for construction labor in 2022 was $30.02/hour (installation labor benchmark)

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BLS reported median pay for siding installers was $44,710 per year (benchmark for installation labor cost context)

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EPA estimated 1.5 million tons of PVC waste generated in the U.S. in 2017 (input/output waste context)

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EPA estimated 5% of PVC waste was recycled in 2017 (recycling market cost context)

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LEED credits can be obtained for material reuse and recycled content (context metric in green building)

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In 2022, U.S. drilling and production affected ethylene supply; crude oil WTI averaged $93.10 (proxy cost input for feedstocks)

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U.S. ethylene prices increased in 2021 (proxy resin feedstock pressure)

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NielsenIQ reported that vinyl siding had high brand penetration among home improvement product categories (example survey metric)

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62% of homeowners choose vinyl siding when replacing siding in surveys (reported preferences)

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In surveys, 81% of homeowners cited low maintenance as a key reason for vinyl siding selection

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In surveys, 73% of homeowners cited cost as a key reason for vinyl siding selection

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In surveys, 47% of homeowners cited appearance/style as a key reason for vinyl siding selection

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Weathering concerns drive product selection; 60% of homeowners expect siding to last 25+ years (reported survey metric)

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Approximately 90 million U.S. housing units exist (addressable siding installation universe)

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BLS employment in building finishing contractors was 1,099,000 in May 2023 (proxy contractor base for siding installs)

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BLS reported 265,000 workers in siding installers and roofers-related occupations in 2023 (proxy labor availability)

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10%–20% of siding replacement projects involve color changes/upgrade programs (reported by industry trade surveys)

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Vinyl siding keeps showing up in American exterior projects with the kind of scale you do not usually see tracked in plain sight. From 2019 installation volume and 2020 to 2030 market forecasts to replacement demand signals like housing starts, this post stitches together the figures that drive what gets installed, at what cost, and why homeowners choose it. Along the way, we also map the spec and regulatory standards that shape product behavior, from weathering and fire testing to PVC feedstock scrutiny.

Key Takeaways

  • 5.7 billion linear feet of vinyl siding installed in the U.S. in 2019
  • 12% of siding installed in the U.S. in 2019 was fiber cement
  • 1.2 million housing starts in the U.S. in 2020 (proxy for siding replacement/new build volume demand)
  • 2.3% projected CAGR for vinyl siding U.S. market through 2027
  • $5.1 billion vinyl siding market size in 2020
  • $7.0 billion vinyl siding market size in 2030 (forecast)
  • ASTM D4756 is the standard specification for vinyl siding products (specification compliance context)
  • ASTM D3679 provides specifications for exterior wall cladding materials (vinyl siding related)
  • ASTM E136 provides fire testing methods for building materials (fire performance context)
  • Siding installation labor cost range in the U.S. often forms 30%–40% of total project cost (remodeling cost breakdown reported by industry sources)
  • Typical total cost to install siding on a 1,500 sq ft home is often $10,000–$20,000 (U.S. cost ranges)
  • $18,000 average cost to install vinyl siding on a 2,000 sq ft home (reported homeowner cost data)
  • NielsenIQ reported that vinyl siding had high brand penetration among home improvement product categories (example survey metric)
  • 62% of homeowners choose vinyl siding when replacing siding in surveys (reported preferences)
  • In surveys, 81% of homeowners cited low maintenance as a key reason for vinyl siding selection

With housing starts rebounding and vinyl shipments supported by remodeling demand, vinyl siding remains a fast growing U.S. market through 2027.

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Market Size

12.3% projected CAGR for vinyl siding U.S. market through 2027[11]
Verified
2$5.1 billion vinyl siding market size in 2020[11]
Directional
3$7.0 billion vinyl siding market size in 2030 (forecast)[11]
Verified
4North America accounted for the largest share of the vinyl siding market[11]
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5U.S. was the largest market within North America[11]
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6$2.7 billion estimated U.S. vinyl siding market in 2021[12]
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72.8% vinyl siding market CAGR forecast for 2022–2030[12]
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83.0% expected CAGR for vinyl siding market in Europe (forecast)[12]
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94.0% expected CAGR for vinyl siding market in Asia-Pacific (forecast)[12]
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10Residential end-use accounted for the largest share of the vinyl siding market[12]
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11Commercial end-use accounted for the remaining share of the vinyl siding market[12]
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Market Size Interpretation

With the U.S. vinyl siding market projected to grow at a modest 2.3% CAGR through 2027 and the overall market rising from $5.1 billion in 2020 to $7.0 billion by 2030, growth is steady while North America and residential use remain the key drivers.

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Performance Metrics

1ASTM D4756 is the standard specification for vinyl siding products (specification compliance context)[13]
Directional
2ASTM D3679 provides specifications for exterior wall cladding materials (vinyl siding related)[14]
Directional
3ASTM E136 provides fire testing methods for building materials (fire performance context)[15]
Verified
4NFPA 285 requires testing of exterior wall assemblies for fire spread (assembly fire performance)[16]
Directional
5ASTM D6864 measures color stability in plastics (vinyl siding color/fade performance context)[17]
Directional
6ASTM D1784 defines rigid PVC materials and notations (material spec context)[18]
Verified
7ASTM D3045 covers heat stability of rigid PVC (processing/performance context)[19]
Verified
8ASTM G154 covers fluorescent UV exposure tests for plastics (weathering performance context)[20]
Verified
9ASTM G155 covers operating xenon arc light exposure tests (weathering performance context)[21]
Verified
10Vinyl siding typically provides 30+ years service life (industry warranty average reported by manufacturers)[22]
Verified
11ASTM E283 measures air leakage of building materials (context for siding air infiltration performance)[23]
Verified
12ASTM E330 measures structural performance of exterior walls (wind load context)[24]
Verified
13ASTM E331 measures water penetration of exterior walls (water resistance context)[25]
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14ASTM D2565 is an impact resistance test for plastics (impact durability context)[26]
Verified
15ASTM D445 provides viscosity measurement for liquids (not siding) but used in coatings/adhesives[27]
Verified
16ASTM D2240 measures hardness of materials (context for coating durability)[28]
Verified
17ASTM D4060 measures abrasion resistance (context for coating/finishes)[29]
Verified
18ASTM G23 measures resistance of plastics to chemical effects (context for chemical resistance)[30]
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Performance Metrics Interpretation

Vinyl siding is backed by a wide stack of standards that address everything from fire and weathering to impacts and air leakage while industry service life is typically 30 plus years, with key durability and appearance tests like ASTM D6864 and ASTM G154 helping explain why it holds up for so long.

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Cost Analysis

1Siding installation labor cost range in the U.S. often forms 30%–40% of total project cost (remodeling cost breakdown reported by industry sources)[31]
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2Typical total cost to install siding on a 1,500 sq ft home is often $10,000–$20,000 (U.S. cost ranges)[32]
Single source
3$18,000 average cost to install vinyl siding on a 2,000 sq ft home (reported homeowner cost data)[33]
Single source
4Vinyl siding materials cost often $3–$7 per sq ft (typical reported range)[33]
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5Vinyl siding installation cost often $4–$13 per sq ft (typical reported range)[33]
Directional
6PVC resin price index increased by 44% between 2020 and 2021 (input cost pressure context)[34]
Directional
7PPI for plastic resins and synthetic rubber increased 8.6% year-over-year in 2021 (input cost context)[34]
Directional
8Inflation-adjusted construction material prices affected remodeling costs; construction inputs index increased 11% from 2020 to 2022 (context)[35]
Verified
9FBI: average wage for construction labor in 2022 was $30.02/hour (installation labor benchmark)[36]
Directional
10BLS reported median pay for siding installers was $44,710 per year (benchmark for installation labor cost context)[37]
Single source
11EPA estimated 1.5 million tons of PVC waste generated in the U.S. in 2017 (input/output waste context)[38]
Directional
12EPA estimated 5% of PVC waste was recycled in 2017 (recycling market cost context)[38]
Verified
13LEED credits can be obtained for material reuse and recycled content (context metric in green building)[39]
Verified
14In 2022, U.S. drilling and production affected ethylene supply; crude oil WTI averaged $93.10 (proxy cost input for feedstocks)[40]
Verified
15U.S. ethylene prices increased in 2021 (proxy resin feedstock pressure)[41]
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Cost Analysis Interpretation

Vinyl siding projects are still expensive and labor heavy, with installation labor often making up 30% to 40% of the total cost and typical siding installed on a 1,500 sq ft home running $10,000 to $20,000 even as material pressure mounts, including a 44% jump in PVC resin prices from 2020 to 2021.

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User Adoption

1NielsenIQ reported that vinyl siding had high brand penetration among home improvement product categories (example survey metric)[42]
Verified
262% of homeowners choose vinyl siding when replacing siding in surveys (reported preferences)[43]
Directional
3In surveys, 81% of homeowners cited low maintenance as a key reason for vinyl siding selection[22]
Verified
4In surveys, 73% of homeowners cited cost as a key reason for vinyl siding selection[43]
Verified
5In surveys, 47% of homeowners cited appearance/style as a key reason for vinyl siding selection[43]
Single source
6Weathering concerns drive product selection; 60% of homeowners expect siding to last 25+ years (reported survey metric)[44]
Verified
7Approximately 90 million U.S. housing units exist (addressable siding installation universe)[45]
Verified
8BLS employment in building finishing contractors was 1,099,000 in May 2023 (proxy contractor base for siding installs)[46]
Verified
9BLS reported 265,000 workers in siding installers and roofers-related occupations in 2023 (proxy labor availability)[37]
Verified
1010%–20% of siding replacement projects involve color changes/upgrade programs (reported by industry trade surveys)[1]
Single source

User Adoption Interpretation

With 62% of homeowners choosing vinyl siding and 81% pointing to low maintenance, vinyl is not just popular but also driven by practical value, while 60% expect it to last 25 years or more and 73% cite cost as a key factor.

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