Germany: Wooden Door Market 2024

Wooden Door Market Size in Germany

After five years of growth, the German wooden door market decreased by -13.8% to $X in 2021. Overall, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +82.9% against 2015 indices. Wooden door consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Wooden Door Production in Germany

In value terms, wooden door production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 8.3%. Wooden door production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Wooden Door Exports

Exports from Germany

Wooden door exports from Germany surged to X units in 2021, picking up by 15% against 2020 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wooden door exports amounted to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X units), Austria (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of wooden door exports from Germany, with a combined 58% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium, Hungary, Romania, the Czech Republic, Iceland and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Iceland (with a CAGR of +17.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) remains the key foreign market for doors and their frames and thresholds of wood exports from Germany, comprising 33% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Switzerland totaled +2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+1.2% per year) and France (+4.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average wooden door export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 20%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wooden Door Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, overseas purchases of doors and their frames and thresholds of wood were finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wooden door imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 25%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X units) constituted the largest supplier of wooden door to Germany, with a 33% share of total imports. Moreover, wooden door imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Denmark (X units), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland totaled +24.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+1.3% per year) and Denmark (-9.6% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of doors and their frames and thresholds of wood to Germany, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland totaled +24.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+1.3% per year) and the Netherlands (-1.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wooden door import price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 1.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 7.4%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per unit), while the price for Hungary ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+22.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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