Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The Finnish market for aluminum doors, windows, frames and thresholds experienced significant volume growth from 535 thousand units in 2018 to 655 thousand units in 2019. This expansion was primarily driven by the improved energy efficiency of products through the adoption of thermal break profiles, which increased their appeal to consumers and construction professionals seeking durable, low-maintenance solutions.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused supply chain disruptions, leading to a slight market contraction. However, strong domestic manufacturing helped stabilize output. In subsequent years, the focus on energy efficiency and sustainability continued, supported by collaboration with local suppliers. By 2022, the market value surged to $122.2 million despite a minor volume dip, reflecting a shift toward higher-value, customized, and eco-friendly products. This trend was reinforced when Karelia Ikkuna Oy received a national entrepreneurship award, underscoring investments and confidence in domestic production capabilities.

Market volume corrected to 557 thousand units in 2023 while value held steady at $123.3 million, indicating sustained demand for premium offerings. In 2024, the market value decreased to $106.8 million, though industry trends continued to emphasize ecological, technological, and individualized design solutions.

Production Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, Finland's production of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds declined. In 2020, output was valued at 115.7 million US dollars, down 4.5% from 2019. Production peaked in 2019 at 121.1 million US dollars. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 14%, averaging an annual growth rate of 4.5%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018, at 14.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Finland in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Finland's production volume of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 678.9 thousand units were produced, reflecting a modest rise of 3.7% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Finland in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Exports Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds from Finland

Exports in kind, K unit

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Finland exported 159.2 thousand units of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds in 2020, a dramatic increase of 1,798.9% from 2019. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 8.4 thousand units and peaked in 2018 at 189.9 thousand units. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 95.6%. Import levels varied significantly, with a 23-fold difference between the high in 2018 and the low in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Sweden, and Norway were the main buyers of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds from Finland. Spain accounted for 33.3% of exports in kind, Sweden for 24.4%, and Norway for 7.7%. Together, these three countries represented 65.4% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Finland in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, deliveries of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds from Finland reached 33,899 thousand US dollars, marking a slight increase of 0.6% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 34,205 thousand US dollars. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 19.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 1.5%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 20.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Sweden, and Norway consistently remained the top destinations for exports in value terms. Spain accounted for 26.8% of exports, Sweden for 21.3%, and Norway for 8.6%. Collectively, these three countries made up 56.7% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Finland in value, 2017-2020

Imports Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds to Finland

Imports in kind, K unit

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2020, shipments of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds to Finland from abroad reached 115.3 thousand units, up 1,178.0% from the previous year. Imports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 9.0 thousand units and peaked in 2020, with a 12.8-fold gap between these years. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 88.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, China, Poland, and Estonia were the primary suppliers of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds to Finland. China accounted for 32.5% of imports in kind, Poland for 32.0%, and Estonia for 13.2%. Together, these three countries represented 77.7% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Finland in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, shipments of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds to Finland from abroad totaled 15,294 thousand US dollars, marking a significant uptick of 14.7% from a year earlier. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 21.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.8%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 10.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 18.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Estonia, and the Netherlands accounted for the largest share of imports in value terms. Sweden represented 22.4% of imports, Estonia 16.1%, and the Netherlands 14.4%. Together, these three countries comprised 52.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Finland in value, 2017-2020