Approximately 260,000 tonnes of wood-plastic composites (WPC) and about 80,000 tonnes of natural fibre composites (NFC) were made in Europe in 2012, according to a survey carried out for the first time by nova-Institut and Asta Eder Composite Consulting. WPC and NFC thus made up 10-15 % of the European market for composite materials. In terms of the different product groups, the study found that decking made mainly using extrusion processes accounted for 67 % of European WPC production in 2012. 23 % involved manufacturing rear shelves, lining for luggage compartments and spare-tyre wells as well as interior door cladding for car interiors.

Source: EUWID

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