Automatic door closers market in Greece

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the Greek market for base metal automatic door closers experienced notable fluctuations. In 2018, market volume reached 791 t, coinciding with a period of strong global demand where the worldwide market value grew by 12%. However, volume contracted to 670 t in 2019, a year when global production nonetheless achieved a record high in value terms.

From 2020 through 2023, the local market entered a phase of sustained expansion, peaking at 1 243 t in 2023. This growth was supported by broader technological trends, including rising demand for energy-efficient solutions and the integration of smart building systems with sensors and IoT capabilities, which stimulated both upgrades and new installations.

In 2024, market volume fell to 937 t, largely due to a sharp reduction in imports. Domestic production, however, increased to 400 t, aided by new product launches from major global manufacturers and the tightening of fire‑safety regulations for commercial and public buildings, which spurred demand for compliant door closers.

Production automatic door closers in Greece

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Greece's production of automatic door closers declined after two years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 1 018 K $ US, but by 2020 it had fallen to 962 K $ US, representing a 5.5% decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 23.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.2%. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 15.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Greece in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

After two years of expansion, Greece's production of automatic door closers in physical terms declined. In 2019, output peaked at 319.5 tonnes, but in 2020 it dropped to 302.6 tonnes, a 5.3% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 28.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.7%. The largest year-on-year increase was recorded in 2019, when production surged by 23.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Greece in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports automatic door closers from Greece

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Greece exported 68.8 tonnes of automatic door closers, a 29.0% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 42.4%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 16.8%. The most substantial drop occurred in 2018, when exports decreased by 33.3%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019, with a 21.6% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Greece in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Greece's automatic door closers exports were distributed across a diverse range of markets. North Macedonia accounted for 18.1% of exports in kind, Cyprus for 15.0%, and Italy for 14.5%. Together, these three countries represented 47.6% of total exports, with numerous other nations contributing smaller but notable shares.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Greece's exports of automatic door closers in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 832 K $ US, showing minimal change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 11.5%, with an annualized decline of 4.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Greece's automatic door closers exports in value terms were not heavily concentrated in a few key markets. Cyprus accounted for 15.1% of exports, Bulgaria for 13.3%, and Italy for 12.3%. Collectively, these three destinations represented 40.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports automatic door closers to Greece

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Greece imported 594.6 tonnes of automatic door closers, a 32.8% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 63.4%, with an annualized growth rate of 17.8%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 613.3 tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a 27.0% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a 68.5% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Greece in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, China, and Germany were the primary suppliers of automatic door closers to Greece in physical terms. Italy accounted for 36.3% of imports, China for 23.0%, and Germany for 11.0%. Together, these three countries represented 70.3% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Greece's imports of automatic door closers in value terms amounted to 5 100 K $ US, reflecting a robust 10.8% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 22.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a 7.2% decrease, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018, with a 19.2% rise.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Italy, China, and Germany dominated Greece's automatic door closers imports in value terms. Italy accounted for 52.2% of imports, China for 12.2%, and Germany for 10.1%. Collectively, these three suppliers represented 74.5% of total import flows.

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

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