Plastic doors, windows and frames market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the market volume for plastic doors, windows and frames in Germany expanded consistently, reaching over 15 million units in 2021. Initial growth was supported by stable demand from both new construction and renovation sectors, with key players like Oknoplast, Wirus and Weru reporting above-average growth. In 2021, government subsidies for modernization under the Climate Protection Act provided additional momentum, particularly for renovation projects.

After peaking in 2021, the market contracted sharply from 2022 onward. Political and economic uncertainties, along with a significant downturn in new residential construction, weighed on demand. The decline accelerated in 2023 and 2024, with new building activity falling by more than 35% cumulatively. From January 2024, stricter energy efficiency requirements under the GEG (Building Energy Act) came into force for windows, doors and facades, while restructured BAFA and KfW subsidy programs aimed to support the renovation market. Industry investments in automation and new processing centers by companies like Wirus Fenster and Kneer continued during this period.

Production plastic doors, windows and frames in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Germany, the production value of plastic doors, windows, and frames reached 4 394 million US dollars in 2020, marking a moderate year-on-year increase of 10.0%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 16.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, at 2.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Germany's production of plastic doors, windows, and frames increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 12 574 thousand units, reflecting a measured uptick of 5.2% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 7.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5%.

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

Exports plastic doors, windows and frames from Germany

Exports in kind, K unit

The export market for plastic doors, windows, and frames showed an unstable trend over the period. In 2017, exports peaked at the highest volume, while 2018 saw the lowest, resulting in a 1.8-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Germany exported 1 030 thousand units, indicating a modest decrease of 4.9% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 629 thousand units. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 43.3%, followed by the largest increase in 2019, at 72.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Austria, and Switzerland consistently held leading positions in Germany's export structure by volume. The Netherlands accounted for 35.7% of exports, Austria for 10.1%, and Switzerland for 8.9%, together making up 54.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's export value of plastic doors, windows, and frames declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 362.4 million US dollars, showing a slight decrease of 2.8% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 384.0 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 2.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 7.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, France, and Switzerland remained the key destinations for Germany's exports by value. The Netherlands represented 25.1% of exports, France 15.5%, and Switzerland 13.1%, collectively accounting for 53.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports plastic doors, windows and frames to Germany

Imports in kind, K unit

Germany's import volume of plastic doors, windows, and frames increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 3 074 thousand units, reflecting a rise of 10.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 139.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 33.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, the Netherlands, and Turkey led Germany's import structure by volume. Poland accounted for 36.3% of imports, the Netherlands for 17.0%, and Turkey for 5.8%, together representing 59.1% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's imports of plastic doors, windows, and frames reached 389.8 million US dollars, which is 12.8% higher than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 37%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 11.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 0.6%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 22.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Germany's imports by value were Poland, Austria, and Czechia. Poland accounted for 32.9% of imports, Austria for 15.7%, and Czechia for 14.6%, jointly making up 63.3% of total import flows.

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

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