Iron or steel doors, windows, frames and thresholds market in Belgium

Earlier Report Observations

The market value for iron or steel doors, windows, and their frames in Belgium declined from 254.3 million USD in 2018 to 221.0 million USD in 2020. This period was marked by a renewed market dynamism, supported by the expansion of specialized dealer networks such as Kioneo and Monsieur Store, which improved the distribution and installation of high-end, multi-product joinery. Product innovations like Schüco's thermally efficient AWS 70/75 WF Gen2 steel window and door system also entered the market, meeting energy and aesthetic demands for renovating older buildings. However, global supply chain disruptions in 2020 impacted material availability, contributing to the overall contraction.

A sharp rebound followed in 2021, with the market value surging to 284.3 million USD. This growth was primarily driven by the strengthening of Belgian energy efficiency regulations for buildings, which increased demand for higher-value, better-insulated steel door and window solutions. The market then stabilized around 283 million USD in 2022 as new labeling and traceability requirements for construction materials were introduced, ensuring quality compliance with European and Belgian standards.

From 2023 to 2024, the market value saw a gradual easing, reaching 281.7 million USD and then 270.0 million USD. Consumer preferences continued to favor secure, durable, and customized products, with manufacturers focusing on personalized solutions and enhanced safety features like multi-point locks and security glazing, sustaining a steady but slightly contracting market environment.

Production iron or steel doors, windows, frames and thresholds in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Belgium's production of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds was valued at 159.6 million US dollars, marking a moderate increase of 5.0% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 169.6 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 10.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 13.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Belgium in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Belgium's production volume of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 781.5 thousand units, representing a slight rise of 0.9% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production surged by 100.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 26.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Exports iron or steel doors, windows, frames and thresholds from Belgium

Exports in kind, K unit

In 2020, Belgium's export volume of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds reached 1,118 thousand units, a significant increase of 54.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 7.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 722 thousand units, while the highest was in 2018 at 1,627 thousand units. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 55.6%, and the largest increase was in 2018, at 56.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, France, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg were the main destinations for Belgium's exports of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds in volume terms. France accounted for 35.9% of exports, the Netherlands for 33.3%, and Luxembourg for 14.2%, together absorbing 83.4% of total exports.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Belgium exported 12,598 thousand US dollars worth of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds, showing a robust uptick of 20.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 49.7%, with an annualized rate of 14.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 15.6%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 47.4%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, France, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands were the leading destinations for Belgium's exports of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds in value terms. France accounted for 44.2% of exports, Luxembourg for 15.9%, and the Netherlands for 15.7%, together making up 75.8% of total exports.

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

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

Imports iron or steel doors, windows, frames and thresholds to Belgium

Imports in kind, K unit

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import volumes varied 2.2 times from the low in 2017 to the high in 2019. In 2020, Belgium's import volume of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds totaled 8,063 thousand units, indicating a robust decrease of 20.6% compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 10,161 thousand units, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 77.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and China were the main sources for Belgium's imports of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds in volume terms. Germany accounted for 45.8% of imports, the Netherlands for 25.1%, and China for 7.5%, together representing 78.4% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds to Belgium declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 73,998 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a decrease of 17.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 4.9%, with an annualized rate of 1.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 97,091 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 24.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and Czechia played leading roles in Belgium's imports of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds in value terms. Germany accounted for 42.6% of imports, the Netherlands for 23.6%, and Czechia for 22.4%, jointly taking 88.6% of total imports.

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

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