Forecast of Future Uses for CCA Outside USA

摘要

In the USA, the voluntary program in place will mean a marked reduction in use of CCA. In the short-term at least, it will forfeit most of the non-industrial pressure treated wood market to other copper-containing formulations. But, what will happen in other parts of the world? Knowledgeable people in many countries were canvassed about the present and future role of CCA in their market areas. Their opinions are reported anonymously and in a non-statistical way. A continued important role for CCA isindicated for several territories, at least over the next 5 years, although market share will be lost in most places. Forecasters also predict the types of formulation likely to be in use 10 years from now, and name the main factors behind changes they anticipate.