Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

The Estonian market for aluminium doors, windows, frames and thresholds grew from USD 61.9 million in 2018 to USD 69.3 million in 2019. This expansion was supported by technological upgrades integrating fingerprint scanners and code locks into aluminium doors, enhancing security and convenience. Additionally, the rising popularity of wood-aluminium windows, which combine thermal insulation with durability, attracted both residential and commercial customers. In 2020, the market volume contracted to USD 48.5 million. During this period, the industry adapted to stricter energy efficiency requirements that mandated the use of triple-chamber profiles with thermal breaks.

Market recovery began in 2021, with volume reaching USD 50.6 million, partly driven by the increased integration of smart locking systems into aluminium doors and windows, meeting demand for high-tech solutions. Growth continued into 2022, with the market reaching USD 56.0 million, supported by a sustained focus on energy efficiency and thermal insulation to meet national standards, alongside consumer preferences for durable, low-maintenance aluminium and wood-aluminium products.

The market grew further in 2023, reaching USD 62.6 million, near the 2019 level. However, in 2024, the market size declined to USD 53.4 million.

Production Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Estonia's production of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds was valued at 60,150 thousand US dollars, marking a moderate increase of 3.7% compared to 2020. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 75,426 thousand US dollars, while the minimum occurred in 2020 at 58,010 thousand US dollars. The largest increase was observed in 2019 with a 9.7% rise, whereas the largest decline took place in 2020, dropping by 23.1%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, overall production decreased by 12.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

In 2021, Estonia produced 116.9 thousand units of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds, showing a solid advance of 13.9% compared to 2020. The maximum production was recorded in 2019 at 119.2 thousand units, while the minimum was in 2020 at 102.6 thousand units. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a decrease of 13.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Exports Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds from Estonia

Exports in kind, K unit

In 2021, Estonia exported 55.3 thousand units of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds, down by 4.5% compared to 2020. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 51.5 thousand units, with the largest decline that year at 12.9%. The largest increase was observed in 2020, rising by 12.4%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 6.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

From 2018 to 2021, three principal markets—Finland, Lithuania, and Sweden—together accounted for 83.3% of Estonia's total exports in kind of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Estonia's exports of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds increased for the second consecutive year in 2021, reaching 16,423 thousand US dollars, a moderate uptick of 7.9% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 10,946 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 4.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, surging by 39.0%. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 42.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Finland, and Norway formed the core of Estonia's exports in value terms, accounting for 41.2%, 33.8%, and 12.6% of total exports, respectively. Together, these three markets took 87.6% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021

Imports Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds to Estonia

Imports in kind, K unit

In 2021, Estonia imported 55.3 thousand units of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds, up by 25.2% from 2020. The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest imports were recorded in 2018, with the highest in 2021, reflecting a 2.6-fold gap between these years. The largest decline occurred in 2020, dropping by 4.2%, while the largest increase was in 2019, soaring by 116.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

From 2018 to 2021, Estonia's imports in kind were strongly concentrated on Denmark and Poland, which together accounted for 93.4% of total flows, with other partners forming a residual share.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Foreign supplies of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds to Estonia increased for the third consecutive year in 2021, with imports registering 6,872 thousand US dollars, reflecting a rise of 19.9% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 48.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Germany, Poland, and Finland were the main sources of Estonia's imports in value terms, accounting for 21.5%, 21.2%, and 16.0% of total imports, respectively. Together, these three countries absorbed 58.7% of total import flows of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021