Plastic doors, windows and frames market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The Finnish market for plastic doors, windows, and frames began the period at a high level of USD 11.5 million in 2018, but then entered a phase of contraction. Initial years were shaped by regulatory pushes for energy efficiency and safety, including CE marking mandates and EN 14351 standards for windows and doors, which directed demand toward certified products. Consumer interest also shifted toward customized and made-to-order solutions, as seen in offerings from companies like Piklas. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, while not directly cited as a market driver, heightened the focus on reliable logistics and delivery times for bespoke items.

The market decline accelerated from 2021, with size falling to USD 8.3 million. This occurred despite growing consumer awareness of fire safety, which spurred demand for fire-rated doors and windows in detached houses following stricter building regulations. A key turning point came in 2022 when renovation activity in housing cooperatives—a major market segment—calmed significantly, leading to a further sharp drop in the total market value to USD 5.8 million.

A temporary rebound lifted the market to USD 7.7 million in 2023, but it contracted again to USD 6.6 million in 2024. The available sources do not highlight specific factors behind these most recent fluctuations.

Production plastic doors, windows and frames in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Finland's production of plastic doors, windows, and frames declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 9 874 thousand US dollars, marking a 4.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 5.3%, with an average annual decline of 1.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 11 479 thousand US dollars. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 10.3% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 10.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

Following two years of decline, Finland's production of plastic doors, windows, and frames increased. In 2020, 16 155 units were produced, representing a 6.2% rise year-over-year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 60.3%, with an average annual decline of 26.5%. The lowest output was in 2019, at 15 215 units, which also saw the largest decline of 62.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Finland in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Exports plastic doors, windows and frames from Finland

Exports in kind, unit

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Finland exported 6 369 units of plastic doors, windows, and frames, a 91.2% increase compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 330 units, which also experienced the largest decline of 44.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Estonia, and Russia were the key partners for Finland's exports in kind. Sweden accounted for 23.8% of exports, Estonia for 23.6%, and Russia for 17.7%, together making up 65.1% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Finland's exports of plastic doors, windows, and frames in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 3 027 thousand US dollars, a 12.5% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 4.9%, with an average annual decline of 1.7%. The highest value was in 2018 at 4 500 thousand US dollars. The largest drop occurred in 2019, with a 23.1% decrease, while the biggest increase was in 2018, at 41.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Finland's exports in value terms were Sweden, the United Kingdom, and Estonia. Sweden accounted for 35.2% of exports, the United Kingdom for 20.7%, and Estonia for 12.2%, collectively representing 68.1% of total flows.

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

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

Imports plastic doors, windows and frames to Finland

Imports in kind, unit

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports hit their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a 16-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Finland imported 61 113 units of plastic doors, windows, and frames, a 1,529.7% increase compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 750 units, which also saw the largest decline of 87.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and the United States were the main sources for Finland's imports in kind. Germany accounted for 43.0% of imports, China for 14.2%, and the United States for 12.3%, together making up 69.5% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Finland's imports of plastic doors, windows, and frames in value terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 3 547 thousand US dollars, a 3.6% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 17.4%, with an average annual decline of 6.2%. The highest value was in 2018 at 4 564 thousand US dollars. The largest drop occurred in 2019, with a 19.4% decrease, while the biggest increase was in 2018, at 6.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Germany, and Lithuania were the top suppliers for Finland's imports in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 38.4% of imports, Germany for 29.3%, and Lithuania for 7.1%, collectively representing 74.8% of total imports.

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

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