Plastic doors, windows and frames market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for plastic doors and windows in Estonia began the period at 186.0 thousand units in 2018, with new producers entering and energy efficiency legislation encouraging demand for quality products. However, in 2019, further tightening of building material energy standards required manufacturers to renew their offerings, contributing to a market contraction to 159.7 thousand units. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused supply delays, but increased home renovation demand and state subsidies for energy efficiency kept the market stable at 156.6 thousand units.

A strong recovery followed in 2021, with the market jumping to 217.5 thousand units. This surge was fueled by the launch of new high-tech PVC window and door segments offering superior insulation, alongside capacity expansions and automation investments by key players. Growth continued in 2022 to 245.3 thousand units, supported by further innovations from major companies like Plasto and Viking Window, despite global supply chain disruptions that raised production costs.

The market volume dropped significantly to 115.1 thousand units in 2023, then rebounded to 140.1 thousand units in 2024.

Production plastic doors, windows and frames in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's production of plastic doors, windows, and frames has grown for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 49 823 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 42.8% increase compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 34.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 10.4%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2019 at 34 757 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 6.0% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Estonia's production of plastic doors, windows, and frames has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, 229.7 thousand units were produced, showing a sharp 28.8% rise from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 22.9%, equating to an average annual rate of 7.1%. The minimum output was in 2019 at 171.6 thousand units, with the largest drop of 8.2% also recorded that year.

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

Exports plastic doors, windows and frames from Estonia

Exports in kind, unit

Following two years of growth, Estonia's exports of plastic doors, windows, and frames declined. In 2021, exports totaled 35 703 units, down 6.4% from the prior year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 62.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.5%. The peak was in 2020 at 38 145 units, while the largest increase of 38.5% occurred in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Finland, and the Netherlands were the main buyers of plastic doors, windows, and frames from Estonia. Sweden accounted for 35.7% of exports in kind, Finland for 31.8%, and the Netherlands for 17.8%. Together, these three countries made up 85.3% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Estonia's exports of plastic doors, windows, and frames have risen for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports amounted to 9 269 thousand US dollars, reflecting a robust 21.0% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 47.2%, with an average annual rate of 13.8%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 5 898 thousand US dollars, where the largest decline of 6.3% was recorded. The largest increase of 29.9% occurred in 2020.

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

During 2018-2021, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Finland were the primary destinations for Estonia's exports of plastic doors, windows, and frames in value terms. The Netherlands led with 38.9% of exports, followed by Sweden at 21.0% and Finland at 19.2%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 79.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports plastic doors, windows and frames to Estonia

Imports in kind, unit

After a two-year decrease, Estonia's imports of plastic doors, windows, and frames rebounded. In 2021, imports reached 23 422 units, representing a dramatic 42.4% surge over the past year. From 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 10.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%. The lowest import volume was in 2020 at 16 448 units, while the largest decline of 12.3% was recorded in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Latvia, and Finland were the key suppliers of plastic doors, windows, and frames to Estonia in kind. Poland dominated with 52.4% of imports, followed by Latvia at 12.5% and Finland at 7.2%. Together, these three partners represented 72.1% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Estonia's imports of plastic doors, windows, and frames have grown for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports were recorded at 3 432 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a 31.0% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 15%, with a compound annual decline rate of 5.3%. The minimum value was in 2019 at 2 305 thousand US dollars, where the largest drop of 42.9% occurred.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Poland, Finland, and Latvia were the top suppliers of plastic doors, windows, and frames to Estonia in value terms. Poland accounted for 58.2% of imports, Finland for 11.7%, and Latvia for 8.3%. Their combined share reached 78.2% of total imports in value terms.

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

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