Italy: Market for Plastic Doors, Windows And Their Frames 2024

Market Size for Plastic Doors, Windows And Their Frames in Italy

The Italian plastic doors and windows market fell sharply to $X in 2022, waning by -17.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, posted tangible growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Production of Plastic Doors, Windows And Their Frames in Italy

In value terms, plastic doors and windows production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +54.3% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Plastic doors and windows production peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports of Plastic Doors, Windows And Their Frames

Exports from Italy

In 2022, exports of plastic doors, windows and their frames from Italy shrank rapidly to X units, which is down by -18.3% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic doors and windows exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X units), Spain (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main destinations of plastic doors and windows exports from Italy, together accounting for 54% of total exports. Switzerland, Slovenia, Croatia, Romania, Belgium, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +19.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic doors and windows exported from Italy were France ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising 57% of total exports. Germany, Slovenia, Belgium, Croatia, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of +12.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

The average plastic doors and windows export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Doors, Windows And Their Frames

Imports into Italy

In 2022, approx. X units of plastic doors, windows and their frames were imported into Italy; dropping by -49.2% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 250% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, plastic doors and windows imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 275% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Poland (X units), Germany (X units) and Austria (X units) were the main suppliers of plastic doors and windows imports to Italy, with a combined 59% share of total imports. Romania, Turkey, Albania, the Netherlands and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +67.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Austria ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest plastic doors and windows suppliers to Italy, together comprising 68% of total imports. Romania, Albania, Turkey, Slovenia and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +59.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic doors and windows import price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 40% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, plastic doors and windows import price increased by +50.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level 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 Austria ($X per unit), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Albania (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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