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

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market size for iron or steel doors, windows, and frames in Ireland declined from 107.6 million dollars to 88.6 million dollars. This period was influenced by European market dynamics, including a peak in export prices and volumes in 2018 followed by stagnation in 2019, which affected the cost and availability of products imported into Ireland.

After a slight recovery to 86.7 million dollars in 2022, the market contracted further to 79.9 million dollars in 2023. During this time, consumer preferences began shifting toward steel doors with enhanced security features, smart locks, and customized finishes, reflecting a broader trend toward functionality and aesthetics in product selection.

In 2024, the market rebounded to 94.1 million dollars. This growth coincided with rapid expansion in the related aluminium doors and windows segment, where rising import prices and strong competition from the United Kingdom likely stimulated activity across the broader metal fenestration market in Ireland.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Ireland's production of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 78 753 thousand US dollars, marking a significant drop of 16.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 17.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 5.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 98 045 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 46.8% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Ireland's production of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 2 680 thousand units were produced, representing a sharp decline of 65.0% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 92.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -58.0%.

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

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

Exports in kind, K unit

Ireland's exports of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 158 thousand units, up 15.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 87.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 23.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Ireland's exports in kind were the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and the United States. Together, they accounted for 91.5% of total export flows during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Ireland exported 2 369 thousand US dollars worth of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds, showing a moderate decline of 4.6% compared to 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 484 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 75.2% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and the United States were the key partners for Ireland's exports in value terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 37.6% of exports, the Netherlands for 26.7%, and the United States for 19.3%, together making up 83.6% of total export flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K unit

After two years of growth, Ireland's imports of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds declined. In 2020, 1 728 thousand units were imported, indicating a robust drop of 24.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 37.5%, which corresponds to an annualized rate of 11.2%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 281 thousand units, with the largest increase of 59.0% also occurring that year.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Germany led the structure of Ireland's imports in kind. The United Kingdom accounted for 64.2% of imports, Switzerland for 8.6%, and Germany for 5.3%, together representing 78.2% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Following two years of increase, Ireland's imports of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds in value terms declined. In 2020, imports stood at 12 258 thousand US dollars, showing a strong decrease of 11.1% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 30.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 13 796 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 25.7% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Denmark consistently remained the main sources for Ireland's imports in value terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 56.6% of imports, Germany for 14.5%, and Denmark for 6.0%, together making up 77.1% of total import flows.

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

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