China: Market for Metal Windows And Doors 2025

Market Size for Metal Windows And Doors in China

After three years of growth, the Chinese metal window and door market decreased by -2.6% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Metal Windows And Doors in China

In value terms, metal window and door production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Metal Windows And Doors

Exports from China

In 2021, metal window and door exports from China was estimated at X tons, surging by 9.9% on 2020. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal window and door exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) were the main destinations of metal window and door exports from China, together comprising 33% of total exports. The UK, Nigeria, Ghana, Russia, Germany, the Philippines, Vietnam, the Netherlands, Singapore and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ghana (with a CAGR of +16.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for metal window and door exported from China were the United States ($X), Australia ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a combined 34% share of total exports. The UK, Nigeria, Singapore, the Philippines, Ghana, Vietnam, Germany, the Netherlands, France and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Philippines, with a CAGR of +19.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average metal window and door export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Metal Windows And Doors

Imports into China

In 2021, supplies from abroad of metal windows and doors increased by 9% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal window and door imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 27%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of metal window and door to China, accounting for a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, metal window and door imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy amounted to +2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-7.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+8.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest metal window and door suppliers to China were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 63% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the United States, Finland, Poland, Lithuania, South Korea, Japan, the Czech Republic, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates and France, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of +139.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average metal window and door import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 6.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+22.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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