Portugal: Market for Metal Windows And Doors 2025

Market Size for Metal Windows And Doors in Portugal

In 2021, the Portuguese metal window and door market increased by 13% to $X, rising for the sixth year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 +87.9% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Production of Metal Windows And Doors in Portugal

In value terms, metal window and door production expanded remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +86.0% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 21%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports of Metal Windows And Doors

Exports from Portugal

In 2021, shipments abroad of metal windows and doors increased by 3.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -18.6% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 41% 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 reached $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +5.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for metal window and door exports from Portugal, accounting for a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, metal window and door exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X tons), with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France amounted to +10.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+9.6% per year) and the UK (+38.0% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for metal windows and doors exports from Portugal, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France amounted to +10.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+11.7% per year) and the UK (+37.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average metal window and door export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 9.5% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Angola (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Metal Windows And Doors

Imports into Portugal

For the fourth year in a row, Portugal recorded growth in overseas purchases of metal windows and doors, which increased by 4.8% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 42%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, metal window and door imports reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of metal window and door to Portugal, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, metal window and door imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at +10.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+7.1% per year) and Germany (+3.3% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of metal windows and doors to Portugal, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to +8.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+8.3% per year) and Germany (+0.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average metal window and door import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 9.6%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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