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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for iron or steel doors, windows, frames and thresholds in Slovakia contracted sharply from 2018 to 2021. Volume fell from 5 605 thousand units to 2 997 thousand units, while market value dropped from 39 309 thousand US dollars to 22 331 thousand US dollars over the same three-year period.

A strong reversal began in 2022, with market volume surging 60% to 4 799 thousand units and value rising 36% to 30 355 thousand US dollars. Growth continued in 2023, with volume reaching 5 612 thousand units and value climbing to 33 766 thousand US dollars, bringing the market close to its 2018 starting point.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Slovakia'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 11,564 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 10.5% drop compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 16.2%, with an average annual decline of 5.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 18,767 thousand US dollars, which saw a 36.0% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 31.1% decrease.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Production volume peaked in 2018 and hit its lowest point in 2017, with a 5.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Slovakia produced 28.3 thousand units of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds, representing a 15.3% decrease from the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 141.2 thousand units, which saw a substantial 453.6% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 76.3% drop.

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

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

Exports in kind, K unit

Slovakia's exports of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume totaled 2,277 thousand units, reflecting a solid 24.6% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 146.7%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 35.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Slovakia's exports of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds in volume terms were Czechia (44.5% of exports), Hungary (20.3%), and Belgium (18.7%). Together, these three countries accounted for 83.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. The minimum value was recorded in 2017, while the maximum occurred in 2019, with a 2.4-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Slovakia exported 6,808 thousand US dollars worth of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds, reflecting a 31.1% reduction compared to 2019. The highest value was in 2019 at 9,877 thousand US dollars, which saw a 78.0% increase.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the primary destinations for Slovakia's exports of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds in value terms were Czechia (35.7% of exports), Belgium (22.5%), and Hungary (18.7%). Collectively, these three countries represented 77.0% of total export flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K unit

Slovakia's imports of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 5,259 thousand units, corresponding to a modest 5.6% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 34.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.4%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 6,555 thousand units, which saw a 67.9% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 15.1% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Slovakia's imports of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds in volume terms were Europe, not elsewhere specified (20.6% of imports), Poland (19.8%), and Germany (17.5%). Together, these three sources accounted for 57.9% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Slovakia's imports of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 21,429 thousand US dollars, marking a moderate 6.6% decline compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 9.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 26,092 thousand US dollars, which saw a 33.5% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 12.0% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Slovakia's imports of iron or steel doors, windows, frames, and thresholds in value terms were Europe, not elsewhere specified (21.6% of imports), Czechia (19.7%), and Germany (19.6%). Collectively, these three sources represented 60.9% of total import flows.

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

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