Germany: Market for Metal Windows And Doors 2025

Market Size for Metal Windows And Doors in Germany

After six years of growth, the German metal window and door market decreased by -4.4% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Metal window and door consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Production of Metal Windows And Doors in Germany

In value terms, metal window and door production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 6.6%. Metal window and door production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports of Metal Windows And Doors

Exports from Germany

In 2021, shipments abroad of metal windows and doors increased by 16% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, metal window and door exports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of metal window and door exports from Germany, with a combined 42% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Switzerland, the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, the Czech Republic, Russia, Hungary, Spain and Romania, which together accounted for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +14.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Switzerland ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for metal window and door exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 40% share of total exports. The UK, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Russia, Spain and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +7.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal window and door export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -5.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 the UK (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Metal Windows And Doors

Imports into Germany

In 2021, approx. X tons of metal windows and doors were imported into Germany; picking up by 1.7% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal window and door imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal window and door imports to Germany, together accounting for 46% of total imports. Austria, the Netherlands, China, Italy, Kosovo, Switzerland and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Kosovo (with a CAGR of +77.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest metal window and door suppliers to Germany, with a combined 46% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Turkey, China, Italy, Switzerland, Finland and Kosovo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

Among the main suppliers, Kosovo, with a CAGR of +104.1%, saw 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

The average metal window and door import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 15% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, 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 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kosovo (+15.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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