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

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the market for iron or steel doors, windows, frames and thresholds in Norway was influenced by regulatory and consumer preference shifts. Economic growth and the mandatory CE-marking for quality standardization supported initial market volume. However, the focus moved towards energy efficiency, with increasing use of aluminum and PVC alternatives, and sustainable design trends featuring larger windows and darker surfaces. The market rebound in 2021 was partly driven by clarified regulatory requirements for glued corner joints to ensure tightness, which stimulated demand for compliant products.

From 2022 onward, the industry developed a sustainability action plan towards 2030, emphasizing environmental documentation like EPD and Swan labeling. Increased demand for fire-resistant, soundproof, and burglary-resistant steel doors, tailored to special measurements, reflected growing security needs. By 2023, the market value rose to $149.8 million, indicating a shift towards higher-value products, even as the physical volume eased to 6 996 thousand units in 2024, suggesting ongoing premiumization in the sector.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Norway's production of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds rebounded. In 2021, output was valued at 75 428 thousand US dollars, marking a 22.7% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 17.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 61 492 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 29.3%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, unit

In 2021, Norway produced 35 998 units of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds, representing a 64.3% increase from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 11.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.8%. The minimum value occurred in 2020 at 21 913 units, while the maximum was in 2019 at 39 607 units. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, with a drop of 44.7%.

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

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

Exports in kind, K unit

Following a two-year rise, exports of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds from Norway declined. In 2021, export volume stood at 1 898 thousand units, showing a sharp fall of 22.3% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 11.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2020 at 2 442 thousand units, with the largest increase occurring in 2019 at 31.2%.

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

Analysis of exports in kind from 2018 to 2021 reveals a broad distribution across numerous markets. Poland accounted for 24.1% of exports in kind, Turkey for 9.6%, and Germany for 8.3%, together making up 42.0% of total flows. The remaining 58.0% was distributed among other trading partners.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Norway's exports of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 27 511 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant contraction of 10.9% year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 12.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 34 546 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 41.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the country structure of exports in value terms remained highly diversified. Turkey contributed 12.7% of exports in value terms, Germany 10.4%, and Romania 10.2%, together accounting for 33.3% of total flows. A long tail of smaller markets made up the remaining 66.7%.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K unit

In 2021, Norway imported 9 343 thousand units of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds, showing little change from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 9 294 thousand units, while the maximum was in 2019 at 9 532 thousand units. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a decrease of 2.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Germany, and the Netherlands were the main sources for imports in kind. Sweden accounted for 23.0% of imports in kind, Germany for 21.9%, and the Netherlands for 18.5%, together representing 63.4% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, imports of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds into Norway increased. In 2021, imports were recorded at 73 007 thousand US dollars, marking a gain of 5.3% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was in 2020 at 69 327 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 3.3%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Germany, and the Netherlands formed the key group of partners for imports in value terms. Sweden contributed 22.5% of imports in value terms, Germany 20.0%, and the Netherlands 17.9%, jointly representing 60.3% of total flows for iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds to Norway.

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

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