Sri Lanka: Market for Metal Windows And Doors 2025

Market Size for Metal Windows And Doors in Sri Lanka

In 2021, the Sri Lankan metal window and door market decreased by -30.6% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after seven years of growth. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate tangible growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Metal Windows And Doors

Exports from Sri Lanka

In 2021, the amount of metal windows and doors exported from Sri Lanka soared to X tons, rising by 530% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. 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 skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), Maldives (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of metal window and door exports from Sri Lanka, with a combined 94% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +149.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Maldives ($X), Canada ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for metal window and door exported from Sri Lanka worldwide, with a combined 89% share of total exports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +223.8%, recorded 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

In 2021, the average metal window and door export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -3.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 United States (+29.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Metal Windows And Doors

Imports into Sri Lanka

In 2021, overseas purchases of metal windows and doors decreased by -21.6% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 63%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal window and door imports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 56%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of metal window and door to Sri Lanka, with a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, metal window and door imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by South Korea (X tons), with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+19.4% per year) and South Korea (+41.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of metal windows and doors to Sri Lanka, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +5.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+18.2% per year) and South Korea (+45.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average metal window and door import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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