Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds market in Hungary

Earlier Report Observations

The Hungarian market for aluminium doors, windows, frames and thresholds saw substantial growth in volume from 1.2 million units in 2018 to 2.0 million units in 2020. This rise was supported by a global increase in demand for energy-efficient aluminium frames, which encouraged production and consumption within the country.

In value terms, the market expanded from $39.5 million to $75.6 million over the same period. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced supply-chain and demand-side uncertainties in 2020, yet the persistent trend toward modern, design-focused aluminium products helped maintain upward momentum. Trade data for later years indicates ongoing market activity with shifts in import and export volumes.

Production Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds in Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In Hungary, the production value of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds reached 91,452 thousand US dollars in 2020, marking a significant year-over-year increase of 10.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 82,630 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 6.8%. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, production grew by 3.1%, translating to an annualized rate of 1.0%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds production in Hungary increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Hungary produced 1,979 thousand units, which is 39.8% higher than the previous year. From 2018 to 2020, production rose by 50.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.6%.

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

Exports Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds from Hungary

Exports in kind, K unit

Foreign supplies of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds from Hungary declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Hungary exported 275.5 thousand units, indicating a reduction of 6.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 37.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, exports in kind of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds from Hungary were distributed across many countries. Poland accounted for 22.8% of exports in kind, the United Kingdom for 11.5%, and Germany for 10.1%, with these three countries jointly representing only 44.4% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, the export volume of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds from Hungary increased. In 2021, the export value was recorded at 30,130 thousand US dollars, showing an improvement of 10.0% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 27,396 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 48.9% in 2019. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 49.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands formed the main cluster of markets for exports in value terms. Germany accounted for 28.5% of exports in value, Austria for 26.6%, and the Netherlands for 14.2%, with their combined share reaching 69.3% of total flows.

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

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

Imports Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds to Hungary

Imports in kind, K unit

In 2021, cross-border shipments of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds to Hungary came to 380.4 thousand units, indicating a year-over-year rise of 33.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 285.9 thousand units, which saw the largest decline of 23.1%. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 11.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.8%.

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

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Romania, Germany, and China headed the ranking of suppliers of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds to Hungary. Romania accounted for 34.5% of imports in kind, Germany for 23.5%, and China for 8.6%, with their combined share reaching 66.6% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, deliveries of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds to Hungary reached 13,025 thousand US dollars, marking a substantial rise of 13.1% from the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 23.6%, while the largest decline occurred in 2020 at 11.3%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 24%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.4%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Germany, Austria, and Slovakia formed the core group of markets for imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 32.0% of imports in value, Austria for 21.9%, and Slovakia for 7.7%, together representing 61.6% of total flows.

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

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