Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds market in Norway

Earlier Report Observations

The market for aluminium doors and windows in Norway began the period with a volume of 7 477 thousand units in 2018. Architects were increasingly specifying aluminium products for coastal holiday homes due to their insulation properties, while industry players like Røros Dører og Vinduer initiated research with SINTEF to develop windows better suited to harsh climates. Market volume then grew to a high of 7 978 thousand units in 2020, though the market value in that year dipped to 194.5 million USD.

Product development intensified around 2022, focused on creating slimmer window frames and sashes for improved thermal performance and larger glass areas. This shift was driven by Norway's TEK17 building regulations, which set strict energy efficiency targets, such as U-values below 0.8 for windows and doors. The regulations spurred the adoption of triple glazing and more advanced aluminium systems. While the physical market volume contracted to 6 300 thousand units in 2022, this move towards higher-value, premium products helped cushion the market value, which stood at 217.1 million USD.

In later years, market discourse centered on universal design and practical installation details, such as the debate over low versus high thresholds for Scandinavian weather conditions. The continued emphasis on energy efficiency and durability, alongside growing use of aluminium sliding and folding doors, shaped product offerings. By 2024, the market volume showed signs of stabilization at 6 224 thousand units, with a corresponding value of 209.3 million USD.

Production Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds in Norway

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, Norway's production of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds was valued at 160.9 million US dollars, marking a significant increase of 21.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 3.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.3%. The highest production value was recorded in 2019 at 172.7 million US dollars, while the lowest was in 2020 at 132.0 million US dollars. The most substantial decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 23.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Norway in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Production reached its peak in 2021 and its lowest point in 2020, with a sixfold difference between these years. In 2021, Norway produced 213.0 thousand units of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds, reflecting a sharp year-on-year increase of 497.3%. The minimum production volume was recorded in 2020 at 35.7 thousand units. The largest decline was observed in 2020, with a decrease of 68.3%.

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

Exports Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds from Norway

Exports in kind, K unit

Following a two-year decline, the volume of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds exported from Norway increased in 2021. Export volume reached 212 thousand units, up by 14.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 6.8%, which translates to an annualized decline of 2.3%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 185 thousand units. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a decline of 15.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Finland, Sweden, and Lithuania were the top buyers of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds from Norway, accounting for 41.4%, 16.9%, and 5.7% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 64.0% of Norway's total exports in this category.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Norway exported aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds worth 5,031 thousand US dollars, indicating a gain of 44.1% over the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 11.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.7%. The minimum export value was recorded in 2020 at 3,491 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 27.6%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Finland, Sweden, and the United States accounted for the largest share of Norway's exports in value terms, with Finland representing 48.2%, Sweden 14.8%, and the United States 4.9%. Combined, these three countries made up 67.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds to Norway

Imports in kind, K unit

In 2021, Norway imported 7,600 thousand units of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds, which is 5.3% lower than in 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 2.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 0.8%. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 6,292 thousand units, while the maximum was in 2020 at 8,127 thousand units. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 16.3%, and the largest increase was in 2020, with a rise of 29.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Lithuania, Sweden, and Poland were the primary sources of imports in kind for Norway, with Lithuania accounting for 20.9%, Sweden for 19.9%, and Poland for 18.8%. Together, these three countries comprised 59.6% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds into Norway increased for the second consecutive year in 2021. Import value stood at 69,950 thousand US dollars, up by 5.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 5.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. The minimum import value was recorded in 2019 at 53,298 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 19.8%, while the largest increase was in 2020, with a rise of 23.9%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Lithuania, Poland, and Sweden were the main suppliers of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds to Norway in value terms, with Lithuania representing 20.8%, Poland 18.2%, and Sweden 17.0%. Jointly, these three countries accounted for 56.0% of total imports in this category.

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

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