Automatic door closers market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The market for base metal automatic door closers in Spain saw substantial volume growth from 1 821 t in 2018 to 2 889 t in 2024. A major surge occurred in 2020, when consumption jumped to 2 521 t, largely propelled by the COVID-19 pandemic, which heightened demand for contact-free and intelligent door closing solutions across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors.

Changing consumer preferences towards hygiene and accessibility accelerated technological innovation, with smart sensors and AI-based algorithms becoming integral to new products. Strategic moves by leading companies, such as Assa Abloy's acquisition of Level Lock, strengthened digital offerings and intensified market competition, supporting the recovery to 2 889 t in 2024 after a dip to 2 159 t in 2023.

Market value followed a less volatile path, reaching 35 218 тыс. $ in 2024, suggesting a parallel shift towards more sophisticated, higher-value automatic door closers alongside the volume expansion observed over the period.

Production automatic door closers in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Spain's production of automatic door closers was valued at 11 844 K $ US, showing no significant change compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 12.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 8 073 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 40.1%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 46.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

The market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Production peaked in 2017 and reached its lowest point in 2019, with a 3.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Spain produced 983.1 t of automatic door closers, marking a sharp year-on-year increase of 236.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 292.2 t, while 2018 saw the largest decline of 56.2%.

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

Exports automatic door closers from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain's exports of automatic door closers declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 855 t, representing a solid decline of 20.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 35.8%, equating to an annualized rate of -13.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 647 t, which also saw the largest increase of 23.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 35.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain's portfolio of buyers for automatic door closers was broad. Panama accounted for 12.3% of exports in kind, Mexico for 10.9%, and the Dominican Republic for 8.0%. Together, these three countries contributed 31.3% of total exports in kind, while many other countries held smaller but non-negligible shares.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Exports of automatic door closers from Spain declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 10 012 K $ US, marking a robust decline of 14.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 17.2%, equating to an annualized rate of -6.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 14 004 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 15.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 16.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner landscape for exports in value terms was wide. Mexico accounted for 10.8% of exports in value terms, Portugal for 9.1%, and Morocco for 6.2%. Together, these three countries formed 26.0% of total flows, with the remaining 74.0% supplied to many other countries.

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

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

Imports automatic door closers to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Spain's imports of automatic door closers declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports came to 2 394 t, down by 8.5% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 51%, equating to an annualized rate of -21.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Italy, China, and Germany remained the key partners for imports in kind. Italy accounted for 49.2% of imports in kind, China for 21.5%, and Germany for 9.4%. Together, these three countries accounted for 80.1% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Spain's imports of automatic door closers declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Spain imported automatic door closers valued at 37 198 K $ US, marking a strong fall of 11.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 16.8%, equating to an annualized rate of -6.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 37 198 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 3.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and China remained the principal suppliers of automatic door closers to Spain in value terms. Italy accounted for 48.2% of imports in value terms, Germany for 14.2%, and China for 12.2%. Jointly, these three countries accounted for 74.6% of total imports in value terms.

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

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