Market Forecast by Countries (United States, Canada), By Type (Transmission Poles, Distribution Poles), By Material (Concrete, Wood, Steel, Composites), By Pole Size (Below 40ft, Between 40 & 70ft, Above 70ft), By Application (Energy transmission & distribution, Telecommunication, Street lighting, Heavy power lines, Subtransmission lines, Others) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC406659 | Publication Date: Nov 2022 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 250 | No. of Figures: 50 | No. of Tables: 25 |
North America wood utility poles market is estimated to grow during the forecast period. The increasing demand for renewable energy and high efficiency of grid systems are responsible for the growth of the wood utility poles market in North America. The increasing adoption of smart grid technology is also a key driver of the market. Increasing awareness about the benefits of using green energy and reducing environmental impacts are also major factors contributing to the growth of the market.
According to 6Wresearch, the North America Wood Utility Poles Market size is expected to grow during 2022-2028. Wood utility poles come in a variety of sizes and shapes, depending on their intended purpose. The most common use for wood utility poles is to support electrical wires. Other uses include supporting telephone lines, water pipes, and sewage pipes. Wood utility poles can also be used to create fences or trellises.
The main drivers of the North America wood utility pole market are increasing demand from construction and infrastructure sectors owing to growing urbanization and rising infrastructure investments; growth in greenfield projects; and increasing preference for sustainable building practices among consumers and businesses. Additionally, technological advancements such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and robotics are aiding in the development of new applications for wood utilities poles across various markets such as energy transmission, water distribution, public safety communications, etc.
The other drivers for the North America Wood Utility Poles Market growth include increasing demand for renewable energy, high efficiency of grid systems, government initiatives, and rising investments in infrastructure development projects such as highways and airports. This growth can be attributed to the increasing demand for utility poles from various commercial and industrial sectors. In addition, the increasing adoption of LED lighting has resulted in a rise in the demand for utility poles made out of wood.
The restraints for the growth of the North America Wood Utility Poles Market revenue include fluctuating prices caused by volatility in global crude oil prices, inadequate supply due to stringent environmental regulations, and lack of awareness about these products among consumers.
The challenges faced by the North America wood utility pole market include increased production costs due to high wage inflation; stringent environmental regulations; limited availability of qualified labor; and inadequate infrastructure facilities for manufacturing and delivery purposes. In addition, stringent government standards regulating health & safety requirements are another major challenge facing this market segment.
Some of the restraints on the growth of this market include a high price point associated with wood utility poles, a lack of awareness about wood utility poles among buyers, and stringent environmental regulations that restrict their use.
The Energy Transmission & Distribution segment accounted for the highest share in terms of revenue owing to its high demand from various parts of North America. The Telecommunication segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR owing to increasing adoption of wireless technologies in various sectors such as retail and hospitality. The Street Lighting segment is also projected to register high growth due to increasing investments by various companies for new power generation projects.
Concrete utility poles are expected to dominate the market in North America owing to their high strength-to-weight ratio and longer life span. Steel utility poles account for a significant share of the market owing to their superior mechanical properties. Composites are also gaining traction in the market due to their low environmental impact and high strength-to-weight ratio.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the Global wood utility poles market. The outbreak of the pandemic and the resulting lockdown measures have led to a sharp decline in demand for wood utility poles, as construction activity has come to a standstill. This has resulted in oversupply and downward pressure on prices. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted supply chains and caused delays in shipments of wood utility poles.
The opportunities for the North America wood utility pole market include increased demand from the infrastructure sector due to increasing investments in greenfield projects; growth in UAV and robotics applications; and increasing preference for sustainable building practices among consumers and businesses. Additionally, increased production costs can be offset by increased pricing power of suppliers due to high wage inflation.
The North America wood utility pole market share is highly competitive with a plethora of companies vying for a share of the lucrative market. The companies are competing with each other on price, quality, delivery time, and overall customer satisfaction. Given the intense competition, it is difficult for any company to achieve significant market dominance.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments:
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 North America Wood Utility Poles Market Overview |
3.1 North America Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 North America Wood Utility Poles Market Revenues & Volume, 2020 & 2027F |
3.3 North America Wood Utility Poles Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 North America Wood Utility Poles Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 North America Wood Utility Poles Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Countries, 2020 & 2027F |
3.6 North America Wood Utility Poles Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2020 & 2027F |
3.7 North America Wood Utility Poles Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material, 2020 & 2027F |
3.8 North America Wood Utility Poles Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Pole Size, 2020 & 2027F |
3.9 North America Wood Utility Poles Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2020 & 2027F |
4 North America Wood Utility Poles Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 North America Wood Utility Poles Market Trends |
6 North America Wood Utility Poles Market, 2017 - 2027 |
6.1 North America Wood Utility Poles Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2017 - 2027 |
6.2 North America Wood Utility Poles Market, Revenues & Volume, By Material, 2017 - 2027 |
6.3 North America Wood Utility Poles Market, Revenues & Volume, By Pole Size, 2017 - 2027 |
6.4 North America Wood Utility Poles Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2017 - 2027 |
7 United States Wood Utility Poles Market, 2017 - 2027 |
7.1 United States Wood Utility Poles Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2017 - 2027 |
7.2 United States Wood Utility Poles Market, Revenues & Volume, By Material, 2017 - 2027 |
7.3 United States Wood Utility Poles Market, Revenues & Volume, By Pole Size, 2017 - 2027 |
7.4 United States Wood Utility Poles Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2017 - 2027 |
8 Canada Wood Utility Poles Market, 2017 - 2027 |
8.1 Canada Wood Utility Poles Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2017 - 2027 |
8.2 Canada Wood Utility Poles Market, Revenues & Volume, By Material, 2017 - 2027 |
8.3 Canada Wood Utility Poles Market, Revenues & Volume, By Pole Size, 2017 - 2027 |
8.4 Canada Wood Utility Poles Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2017 - 2027 |
9 North America Wood Utility Poles Market Key Performance Indicators |
10 North America Wood Utility Poles Market - Opportunity Assessment |
10.1 North America Wood Utility Poles Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2020 & 2027F |
10.2 North America Wood Utility Poles Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2020 & 2027F |
10.3 North America Wood Utility Poles Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material, 2020 & 2027F |
10.4 North America Wood Utility Poles Market Opportunity Assessment, By Pole Size, 2020 & 2027F |
10.5 North America Wood Utility Poles Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2020 & 2027F |
11 North America Wood Utility Poles Market - Competitive Landscape |
11.1 North America Wood Utility Poles Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2020 |
11.2 North America Wood Utility Poles Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
12 Company Profiles |
13 Recommendations |
14 Disclaimer |