Metal Window And Door Market

The article discusses the anticipated downward trend in the global metal window and door market consumption over the next eight years. It provides insights on the forecasted decrease in market performance, with a detailed analysis of consumption patterns, market value, production statistics, imports, and exports. Furthermore, the article highlights key consuming countries, growth rates, market size, per capita consumption, and trends in import and export prices. Overall, the detailed analysis aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the global metal window and door market dynamics.

Market Forecast

The metal window and door market is expected to start a downward consumption trend over the next eight years. The performance of the market is forecast to decrease slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of -0.2% for the eight-year period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to depress the market volume to 16M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of +2.0% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $110.2B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Doors, Windows And Their Frames And Thresholds For Doors (Of Iron, Steel Or Aluminium)

In 2022, global metal window and door consumption reached 16M tons, with an increase of 5.6% compared with the year before. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The global metal window and door market revenue expanded slightly to $94B in 2022, growing by 3.1% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (3.5M tons), the United States (2.1M tons) and Spain (1.1M tons), together comprising 41% of global consumption. Germany, Indonesia, the UK, Canada, France, Italy, Japan, Mexico, South Korea and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +4.6%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($13.5B), China ($12B) and Japan ($6.8B) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, with a combined 34% share of the global market. Italy, the UK, Spain, Germany, France, Indonesia, Canada, Mexico, South Korea and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +5.8%, saw the highest growth rate of market size in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of metal window and door per capita consumption in 2022 were Spain (23 kg per person), Canada (14 kg per person) and Italy (8.2 kg per person).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +4.2%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Doors, Windows And Their Frames And Thresholds For Doors (Of Iron, Steel Or Aluminium)

Global metal window and door production rose remarkably to 16M tons in 2022, increasing by 5.2% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, production reached the peak volume and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, metal window and door production reduced slightly to $91.9B in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $96.3B in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Production By Country

China (4.2M tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of metal window and door production, comprising approx. 25% of total volume. Moreover, metal window and door production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (1.9M tons), twofold. Spain (1.1M tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 6.8% share.

In China, metal window and door production expanded at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: the United States (+2.3% per year) and Spain (-2.2% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Doors, Windows And Their Frames And Thresholds For Doors (Of Iron, Steel Or Aluminium)

In 2022, global imports of metal windows and doors dropped to 1.7M tons, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 13%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 1.7M tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, metal window and door imports rose markedly to $9.5B in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +30.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 22%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (320K tons), distantly followed by France (96K tons) represented the main importers of metal windows and doors, together making up 25% of total imports. Germany (65K tons), the UK (64K tons), Japan (60K tons), Canada (53K tons), the Netherlands (48K tons), Hong Kong SAR (48K tons), Australia (40K tons), Nigeria (39K tons), Russia (39K tons), Singapore (33K tons) and Poland (30K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the metal windows and doors imports, with a CAGR of +11.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Netherlands (+10.9%), the UK (+8.0%), Singapore (+7.4%), Australia (+6.2%), Canada (+4.2%), France (+3.7%), Hong Kong SAR (+1.7%) and Germany (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Japan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Poland (-1.0%), Nigeria (-8.5%) and Russia (-9.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United States (+10 p.p.) and the Netherlands (+1.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Nigeria and Russia saw its share reduced by -5.2% and -6.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($1.9B) constitutes the largest market for imported metal windows and doors worldwide, comprising 20% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($617M), with a 6.5% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States totaled +13.5%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+4.8% per year) and Germany (+4.3% per year).

Imports By Type

Aluminium doors, thresholds for doors and windows represented the major imported product with an import of around 84K tons, which amounted to 76% of total imports. It was distantly followed by iron or steel doors, thresholds for doors and windows (27K tons), generating a 24% share of total imports.

Aluminium doors, thresholds for doors and windows was also the fastest-growing in terms of imports, with a CAGR of +5.8% from 2012 to 2022. Iron or steel doors, thresholds for doors and windows experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of aluminium doors, thresholds for doors and windows increased by +12 percentage points.

In value terms, aluminium doors, thresholds for doors and windows ($5.2B) and iron or steel doors, thresholds for doors and windows ($4.4B) constituted the products with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

Aluminium doors, thresholds for doors and windows, with a CAGR of +8.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main imported products over the period under review.

Import Prices By Type

The average metal window and door import price stood at $5,718 per ton in 2022, surging by 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 9.8% against the previous year. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major imported products. In 2022, the product with the highest price was iron or steel doors, thresholds for doors and windows ($164,964 per ton), while the price for aluminium doors, thresholds for doors and windows totaled $61,022 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by iron or steel window and door (+2.7%).

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average metal window and door import price amounted to $5,718 per ton, rising by 7.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 9.8%. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($8,459 per ton), while Nigeria ($1,231 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+7.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Doors, Windows And Their Frames And Thresholds For Doors (Of Iron, Steel Or Aluminium)

In 2022, global metal window and door exports fell modestly to 1.8M tons, reducing by -3.6% on the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 1.8M tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, metal window and door exports rose modestly to $10.9B in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +56.0% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 20%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports By Country

China was the major exporting country with an export of about 660K tons, which recorded 37% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Germany (134K tons), making up a 7.5% share of total exports. The following exporters - Canada (78K tons), Poland (78K tons), the United States (65K tons), Turkey (65K tons), Italy (58K tons), the Netherlands (54K tons), Thailand (47K tons), Russia (46K tons), Spain (42K tons), Belarus (35K tons) and Mexico (34K tons) - together made up 34% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to metal window and door exports from China stood at +1.2%. At the same time, Belarus (+40.9%), Russia (+23.5%), Poland (+14.8%), Mexico (+7.9%), Canada (+5.9%), Spain (+5.5%), Turkey (+5.4%), Thailand (+3.9%) and Germany (+2.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +40.9% from 2012-2022. The United States, the Netherlands and Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Poland (+2.9 p.p.), Russia (+2.2 p.p.) and Belarus (+1.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Italy and China saw its share reduced by -1.6% and -7.8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($2.7B) remains the largest metal window and door supplier worldwide, comprising 25% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($1.1B), with a 9.6% share of global exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 7.7% share.

In China, metal window and door exports increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+1.2% per year) and Poland (+17.9% per year).

Exports By Type

In 2022, aluminium doors, thresholds for doors and windows (67K tons) was the main type of metal windows and doors, comprising 69% of total exports. It was distantly followed by iron or steel doors, thresholds for doors and windows (30K tons), generating a 31% share of total exports.

Aluminium doors, thresholds for doors and windows was also the fastest-growing in terms of exports, with a CAGR of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022. Iron or steel doors, thresholds for doors and windows experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Aluminium doors, thresholds for doors and windows (+2.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while iron or steel doors, thresholds for doors and windows saw its share reduced by -2.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the largest types of exported metal windows and doors were aluminium doors, thresholds for doors and windows ($6B) and iron or steel doors, thresholds for doors and windows ($5.1B).

Among the main exported products, aluminium doors, thresholds for doors and windows, with a CAGR of +7.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices By Type

The average metal window and door export price stood at $6,170 per ton in 2022, surging by 8.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was iron or steel doors, thresholds for doors and windows ($170,771 per ton), while the average price for exports of aluminium doors, thresholds for doors and windows amounted to $89,734 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by aluminium window and door (+5.9%).

Export Prices By Country

The average metal window and door export price stood at $6,170 per ton in 2022, growing by 8.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. As a result, the export 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 suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($11,609 per ton), while Russia ($2,689 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform