GCC: Market for Metal Windows And Doors 2025

Market Size for Metal Windows And Doors in GCC

In 2021, the GCC metal window and door market decreased by -0.5% to $X for the first time since 2013, thus ending a seven-year rising trend. The total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +103.7% against 2013 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Production of Metal Windows And Doors in GCC

In value terms, metal window and door production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Exports of Metal Windows And Doors

Exports in GCC

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in shipments abroad of metal windows and doors, when their volume increased by 3.6% to X tons. In general, exports, however, recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal window and door exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 51%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the major exporter of metal windows and doors in GCC, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near 66% of total exports in 2021. Oman (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 16% share, followed by Saudi Arabia (14%). Kuwait (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to metal window and door exports from the United Arab Emirates stood at -2.6%. At the same time, Oman (+32.0%) and Kuwait (+16.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in GCC, with a CAGR of +32.0% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (-8.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Oman (+15 p.p.) and Kuwait (+3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia saw its share reduced by -4.8% and -12.8% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest metal window and door supplier in GCC, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 15% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, metal window and door exports increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (+43.1% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-4.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.4%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Kuwait ($X per ton) and Oman ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+8.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Metal Windows And Doors

Imports in GCC

In 2021, supplies from abroad of metal windows and doors increased by 15% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal window and door imports rose to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 109% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of metal window and door imports in 2021 were Saudi Arabia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Qatar (X tons), together accounting for 73% of total import. Oman (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 15% share, followed by Kuwait (7.9%) and Bahrain (4.5%).

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Bahrain (with a CAGR of +4.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Qatar ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 73% of total imports. Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Among the main importing countries, Kuwait, with a CAGR of +10.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, waning by -11.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 85% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (+11.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform