Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the German market for aluminium doors, windows, frames and thresholds reached 2.2 million units, with aluminium maintaining a stable share in exterior doors and windows. Over the following years, the market expanded significantly, reaching 4.1 million units by 2022. This growth was driven by increasing global demand for energy-efficient and smart aluminium products, as well as the introduction of sustainable window systems and trends toward narrow frames and double glazing.

The market volume contracted to 3.2 million units in 2024. This decline was primarily caused by uncertainty among builders following the amendment of the Building Energy Act (Gebäudeenergiegesetz), which led to a sharp drop in new construction projects. The market activity shifted toward renovation, and political support programs were announced to stimulate the refurbishment sector.

Technological advances, such as the implementation of AI in aluminium extrusion lines, boosted production efficiency during the period. New sustainable aluminium window systems were also launched to meet rising consumer demand for environmentally friendly and high-performance building components.

Production Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 2 600 million US dollars, marking a 3.4% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 12.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

In 2020, Germany produced 3 766 thousand units of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds, showing a significant increase of 10.4% compared to the year before.

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

Exports Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds from Germany

Exports in kind, K unit

Germany's exports of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 2 118 thousand units, up by a modest 4.6% from 2019. However, from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 30.6%, averaging an annual decline of 11.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 955 thousand units, with the sharpest drop of 35.9% also occurring that year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's exports of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds were spread across a wide range of markets. Austria accounted for 28.6% of exports in volume, Poland for 10.7%, and France for 10.1%, but together these three countries made up only 49.4% of total exports.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

After rising for two years, Germany's exports of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds declined in 2020. The value of exports reached 394.4 million US dollars, down by 5.3% year-on-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 7.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 416.3 million US dollars, and the largest increase of 6.5% occurred in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom were significant but not dominant buyers of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds from Germany. Austria accounted for 17.3% of export value, Switzerland for 16.5%, and the United Kingdom for 12.5%, with their combined share reaching only 46.3% of total exports.

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

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

Imports Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds to Germany

Imports in kind, K unit

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports peaked in 2017 and hit their lowest point in 2018, with a 3.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Germany's imports of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds amounted to 1 040 thousand units, a sharp decline of 22.6% from the previous year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 396 thousand units, with the largest drop of 71.4% also in 2018, while the biggest increase of 239.1% occurred in 2019.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Germany's imports of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds were distributed across a broad set of partner countries. Czechia contributed 24.5% of imports in volume, Poland 15.0%, and Austria 10.0%, but together they accounted for just 49.5% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's imports of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 181.0 million US dollars, up by 1.0% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 20%, averaging an annual increase of 6.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's imports of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds in value terms came from a diverse range of partners. Poland accounted for 15.6% of import value, Turkey for 13.1%, and Czechia for 12.8%, with these three countries together representing only 41.6% of total imports.

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

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