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

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for iron or steel doors and windows in Romania contracted in physical volume. This occurred against a backdrop where PVC systems dominated the local joinery market, leaving steel and aluminum products with a smaller share. The acquisition of the primary steel producer Liberty Galați by the Liberty Steel Group in 2019 marked significant modernization plans for the steel industry. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 imposed restrictions that temporarily reduced construction activity and demand.

Beginning in 2021, global supply chain disruptions started to drive up inflation and raw material costs, with consumer price growth reaching 5.05%. By 2022, inflation soared to 13.80%, and prices for key inputs like steel, transport, and cement rose between 15% and 300%. This surge in costs sharply increased the market's value in dollar terms even as physical volume continued to decline. Manufacturers responded by launching energy-efficient products, such as the Salamander GreenEvolution 76 MD windows from FAR EST, catering to growing sustainability preferences.

In 2023, high loan interest rates and a drop in building permits weakened housing demand, further pressuring market volume. Concurrently, geopolitical tensions including the war in Ukraine and U.S. tariffs on steel redirected export flows and maintained elevated cost pressures into 2024, affecting the profitability of Romanian steel producers and the broader market for construction materials.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Romania's production of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds was valued at 33 328 thousand US dollars, marking a 4.0% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 5.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 34 646 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 10.1%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the most significant decline of 7.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Romania's production of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 83.0 thousand units, down 7.7% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 25.5%, with an average annual decline of 9.3%. The peak was in 2018 at 120.4 thousand units, which also saw the largest increase of 8.1%. The most substantial drop occurred in 2019, with a 25.3% decrease.

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

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

Exports in kind, K unit

Following a two-year rise, Romania's exports of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds declined. In 2020, exports totaled 1 262 thousand units, showing a significant decrease of 10.4% from 2019. The highest level was recorded in 2019 at 1 408 thousand units, which also experienced the largest increase of 8.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Hungary, and Moldova were the top destinations for Romania's exports in kind. The Netherlands accounted for 31.4% of exports, Hungary for 22.5%, and Moldova for 11.2%. Together, these three countries represented 65.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year increase, Romania's export value of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds declined. In 2020, exports were recorded at 9 307 thousand US dollars, remaining broadly stable compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 18.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.8%. The peak value was in 2019 at 9 344 thousand US dollars, while 2018 saw the largest increase of 12.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Moldova, and Hungary were the principal destinations for Romania's exports in value terms. The Netherlands held a 54.0% share, Moldova 11.8%, and Hungary 6.5%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 72.3% of total export flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K unit

After a two-year gain, Romania's import volume of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds declined. In 2020, imports stood at 13 018 thousand units, down 1.5% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 25.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.9%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 13 217 thousand units, while 2018 saw the largest increase of 26.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, China, and Germany were the leading sources for Romania's imports in kind of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds. Italy accounted for 24.9% of imports, China for 22.7%, and Germany for 10.4%. Together, these three countries represented 57.9% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Romania imported a total of 50 077 thousand US dollars worth of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds, indicating a modest improvement of 2.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 42.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 40.1%, while 2019 saw a slight decline of 1.0%.

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

During 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and China were important suppliers of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds to Romania in value terms. Italy held a 20.3% share, Germany 15.4%, and China 13.0%. However, their combined share reached only 48.6% of total imports, with the remaining 51.4% distributed among numerous other partners.

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

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