Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Metal Windows And Doors 2025

Market Size for Metal Windows And Doors in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was decline in the Latin American metal window and door market, when its value decreased by -1.9% to $X. The total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% 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 +50.0% against 2015 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Production of Metal Windows And Doors in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, metal window and door production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +57.4% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 28%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Metal Windows And Doors

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, metal window and door exports in Latin America and the Caribbean surged to X tons, rising by 45% compared with the year before. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, metal window and door exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Colombia (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together mixing up 91% of total exports. The Dominican Republic (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Dominican Republic (with a CAGR of +23.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Colombia ($X), Mexico ($X) and the Dominican Republic ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 96% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the Dominican Republic, with a CAGR of +32.3%, 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

In 2021, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -9% against the previous year. Export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 41%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Dominican Republic (+7.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Metal Windows And Doors

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, approx. X tons of metal windows and doors were imported in Latin America and the Caribbean; rising by 26% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 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 +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Mexico (X tons), distantly followed by Jamaica (X tons), Panama (X tons), Chile (X tons), Bahamas (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Peru (X tons) were the key importers of metal windows and doors, together committing 55% of total imports. The Dominican Republic (X tons), Trinidad and Tobago (X tons), Cuba (X tons), Uruguay (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Costa Rica (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Mexico experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of metal windows and doors. At the same time, Panama (+15.7%), Cuba (+15.5%), Uruguay (+10.4%), Colombia (+10.0%), the Dominican Republic (+9.2%), Peru (+8.6%), Jamaica (+7.9%), Argentina (+7.3%), Costa Rica (+3.6%) and Trinidad and Tobago (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Panama emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +15.7% from 2012-2021. Chile experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Bahamas (-7.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Panama (+4.5 p.p.), Jamaica (+2.8 p.p.), Colombia (+2.6 p.p.), Peru (+2 p.p.), the Dominican Republic (+2 p.p.) and Cuba (+2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Mexico and Bahamas saw its share reduced by -1.5% and -6.6% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Bahamas ($X) and Chile ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 34% share of total imports. Jamaica, Panama, Peru, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Trinidad and Tobago, Costa Rica, Uruguay and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

Panama, with a CAGR of +17.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bahamas ($X per ton), while Panama ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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