Plastic doors, windows and frames market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech market for plastic doors and windows experienced notable fluctuations in volume between 2018 and 2024. The period began with a high volume of 1.9 million units in 2018, supported by the introduction of the revised ČSN EN 14351-1+A2:2017 standard for windows and doors, which set new functional requirements and influenced production certification. Major domestic manufacturers, such as PRAMOS, concurrently invested in new production technologies, including lead-free profiles and expanded capacity. A market correction followed in 2019, reducing volume to 1.5 million units, even as manufacturers continued to modernize and launch profile systems with improved thermal insulation. The market recovered in 2020 to 1.7 million units, as initial COVID-19-related supply chain disruptions were offset by increased consumer focus on home energy efficiency, boosting demand for products with better insulating properties.

Market volume stabilized around 1.7 million units in 2021, a year characterized by a stronger industry emphasis on sustainability, including greater use of recycled materials and the launch of innovative door panels with glass-fiber surfaces. Tighter CE marking requirements and a focus on professional installation also shaped market quality. A significant growth phase occurred in 2022, with volume reaching 1.9 million units, driven primarily by the launch of the Nova zelená úsporám subsidy program for window and door replacement and the introduction of new mandatory anti-burglary standards (ČSN EN 1627), which spurred renewal demand. Manufacturers responded with further investments in production modernization and capacity expansion.

The market's upward momentum continued into 2023, with volume peaking at 1.9 million units, reflecting sustained demand. However, 2024 saw a contraction to 1.8 million units, potentially indicating market normalization or broader economic influences. Throughout the period, the market's value in US dollars grew more sharply than volume, exceeding $400 million in 2023, a trend underpinned by the shift towards higher-value, technologically advanced products with enhanced safety, insulation, and design features.

Production plastic doors, windows and frames in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

After a two-year decline, production of plastic doors, windows, and frames in Czechia increased. In 2021, output was valued at 364.1 million US dollars, marking a robust advance of 15.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 8.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 3.8%, with the minimum value recorded in 2020 at 314.3 million US dollars.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Czechia's production of plastic doors, windows, and frames increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, 1,302 thousand units were produced, remaining virtually unchanged compared to 2020. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 3.5%, with the minimum value that year at 1,260 thousand units. The largest increase occurred in 2020 at 3.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Exports plastic doors, windows and frames from Czechia

Exports in kind, K unit

Volumes of plastic doors, windows, and frames leaving Czechia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 310.7 thousand units, down by 11.7% compared to the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 15.7%, with the maximum value that year at 362.1 thousand units.

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

From 2018 to 2021, France, Germany, and Slovakia stood out as the main markets for exports in kind, accounting for 29.5%, 26.4%, and 16.2% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 72.1% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

After a two-year fall, cross-border shipments of plastic doors, windows, and frames from Czechia increased. In 2021, export volume stood at 146.2 million US dollars, equivalent to an advance of 11.3% compared to 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 5.2%, with the minimum value recorded in 2020 at 131.3 million US dollars.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, France, and Austria continued to be the main buyers of plastic doors, windows, and frames from Czechia in value terms, accounting for 37.4%, 21.2%, and 14.1% of exports, respectively. Jointly, they formed 72.7% of total exports.

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

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

Imports plastic doors, windows and frames to Czechia

Imports in kind, K unit

In 2021, cross-border shipments of plastic doors, windows, and frames to Czechia reached 691.3 thousand units, constituting a drop of 6.3% compared with 2020. Over the period 2018-2021, imports decreased by 21.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 29.8%, with the minimum value that year at 620.8 thousand units. The largest increase occurred in 2020 at 18.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Germany, and Slovakia were the principal sources for imports in kind, accounting for 45.1%, 12.4%, and 10.7% of imports, respectively. Together, they accounted for 68.3% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Czechia imported a total of 95.0 million US dollars of plastic doors, windows, and frames in 2021, indicating a sharp uptick of 30.8% from a year earlier. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 18.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 11.0%, with the minimum value that year at 72.6 million US dollars.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Germany, and Slovakia made the biggest contribution to imports in value terms, accounting for 54.1%, 18.2%, and 13.2% of imports, respectively. Jointly, they accounted for 85.5% of total flows.

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

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