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

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the Hungarian market for iron or steel doors, windows, and frames experienced a 59% surge in value to USD 69.8 million, even as its physical volume contracted by 19%. This shift toward higher market value was primarily driven by the introduction of stricter energy efficiency requirements for windows in January 2018, which raised quality expectations, and the launch of a state-supported home renovation subsidy in January 2021, offering 50% grants for window and door replacements, thereby stimulating demand for more premium and costly products.

From 2022 through 2024, the market's value remained substantially above its 2018 level, despite the physical volume continuing to fall, reaching 5.3 million units in 2024. This resilience in value was supported by evolving consumer trends, including growing preference for premium product categories like aluminum-wood windows and increased focus on security, leading to wider adoption of doors and windows with enhanced anti-burglary features, which commanded higher price points.

For 2025, announced measures include expanded state subsidy programs for rural home renovations, offering non-repayable grants up to HUF 3 million and subsidized loans up to HUF 6 million for window replacements. These are accompanied by the introduction of new materials such as glass-fiber reinforced plastic profiles and new color trends, all continuing to emphasize quality, energy efficiency, and customization in the market segment.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Hungary's production of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 32 806 thousand US dollars, marking a year-on-year rise of 28.4%. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 83.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 22.3%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, unit

Hungary's production volume of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds has risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, 27 558 units were produced, representing a gain of 5.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production increased by 41%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Hungary in kind, 2018-2021, unit

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

Exports in kind, K unit

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Import levels fluctuated, with the lowest point in 2020 and the highest in 2021, showing a two-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Hungary's exports of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds totaled 3 093 thousand units, a significant advance of 99.9% from 2020. The minimum volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 547 thousand units, with the largest decline of 40.8% occurring that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia, the Netherlands, and Switzerland were the primary buyers of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds from Hungary. Croatia accounted for 33.2% of exports in kind, the Netherlands for 19.0%, and Switzerland for 17.7%, jointly representing 69.9% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. Export volumes varied, with the low in 2020 and the high in 2021, showing a 1.8-fold difference. In 2021, Hungary's exports of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds amounted to 12 645 thousand US dollars, a year-on-year rise of 77.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 7 115 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline of 1.3% occurred in 2019.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Slovakia, and Switzerland formed the key group of partners for Hungary's exports in value terms of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds. The Netherlands accounted for 51.6% of exports in value terms, Slovakia for 19.2%, and Switzerland for 6.5%, together representing 77.3% of total flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K unit

Hungary's imports of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 12 283 thousand units, marking a year-on-year fall of 8.3%. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 9.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Poland, and Austria remained the leading sources in Hungary's import structure for iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds in kind. Germany accounted for 39.1% of imports in kind, Poland for 16.5%, and Austria for 14.3%, with a combined share of 69.9% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Hungary's imports of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 49 596 thousand US dollars, up by 32.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 49.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.4%.

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

In 2018 to 2021, Germany, Austria, and Poland were the main markets for Hungary's imports in value terms of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds. Germany accounted for 45.1% of imports in value terms, Austria for 12.2%, and Poland for 10.5%, together accounting for 67.8% of total flows.

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

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