Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds market in Latvia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for aluminium doors, windows, frames and thresholds in Latvia saw a sharp increase of almost 49% in 2019, reaching 73 523 thousand USD from 49 486 thousand USD in 2018. This growth was followed by a decline of over 15% in 2020, bringing the market size to 62 199 thousand USD.

A modest recovery of 2.7% occurred in 2021, lifting the market to 63 858 thousand USD, but the downward trend resumed with a 7.9% drop in 2022 to 58 840 thousand USD. By 2024, the market had contracted further by more than 26% to 43 434 thousand USD. Production followed a similar pattern, peaking at 79 996 thousand USD in 2019 before falling to 60 608 thousand USD in 2024.

Trade dynamics shifted significantly, with exports consistently exceeding imports from 2021 onward. Exports reached 21 234 thousand USD in 2024 while imports stood at 4 060 thousand USD, reducing the volume of products available for domestic consumption.

Production Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds in Latvia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Latvia's production of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds was valued at 78 553 thousand US dollars, marking an 11.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 41.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 79 996 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 44.0%. In contrast, the largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 11.8%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Latvia's production volume of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, 161.6 thousand units were produced, representing an 11.6% decrease from the prior year. From 2018 to 2021, overall production increased by 12.7%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 4.1%. The peak volume was reached in 2019 with 211.4 thousand units, which also experienced the largest increase of 47.4%. The most significant decline was recorded in 2020, falling by 13.5%.

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

Exports Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds from Latvia

Exports in kind, K unit

In 2021, Latvia's exports of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds totaled 26.9 thousand units, showing a sharp increase of 30.5% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports rose by 61.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 17.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a decrease of 1.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Norway, Lithuania, and Sweden were the primary destinations for Latvia's exports of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds in kind. Norway accounted for 33.7% of exports, while Lithuania and Sweden each contributed 12.6%. Together, these three countries represented 59.0% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the observed period. Exports in value terms reached their lowest point in 2019 at 10 391 thousand US dollars, then peaked in 2021 at 19 468 thousand US dollars—a 1.9-fold difference. In 2021, exports amounted to 19 468 thousand US dollars, reflecting a substantial 79.0% increase compared to 2020. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a drop of 5.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Norway, the United Kingdom, and Sweden accounted for the largest share of Latvia's exports in value terms. Norway led with 40.0%, followed by the United Kingdom at 19.9%, and Sweden at 13.5%. Collectively, these three countries comprised 73.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds to Latvia

Imports in kind, K unit

In 2021, Latvia's import volume of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds reached 319.3 thousand units, indicating a 32.5% increase from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 21.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.8%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 393.3 thousand units, which also saw the largest increase of 50.0%. The lowest volume occurred in 2020 at 240.9 thousand units, with the most significant decline of 38.7%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Poland was the main supplier of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds to Latvia, accounting for 75.4% of total imports in kind. Other partners held relatively modest shares in comparison.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Import values in money terms hit a low in 2020 at 2 490 thousand US dollars, then peaked in 2018, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 2 times. In 2021, foreign supplies to Latvia amounted to 4 773 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a significant rise of 91.6% from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, with a decrease of 36.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Lithuania, and Estonia were the main sources of imports in value terms for aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds to Latvia. Poland accounted for 41.9%, Lithuania for 34.2%, and Estonia for 6.6%. Together, these three countries absorbed 82.8% of total imports in value terms.

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

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