Plastic doors, windows and frames market in Hungary

Earlier Report Observations

The Hungarian market for plastic doors and windows expanded from 1.09 million units in 2018 to 1.25 million units in 2019. This growth was primarily driven by the introduction of stricter energy efficiency requirements for façade windows from January 1, 2018, which set a Uw value limit of 1.45 W/m²K and raised the bar for plastic products. Manufacturers responded with multi-chamber, energy-saving profiles, and demand for premium triple-glazed windows increased, supported by leading profile makers such as VEKA.

Market volume dipped to 1.01 million units in 2020. From 2021 onward, state subsidies for home renovation under the family protection program provided non-repayable grants for window replacement, boosting demand. The scheme was expanded in 2022, offering up to 3 million HUF to families with children in small settlements, which helped push the market to a peak of 1.67 million units that year.

After the 2022 high, the market contracted to 1.16 million units in 2023 and further to 1.03 million units in 2024.

Production plastic doors, windows and frames in Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2019, Hungary's output of plastic doors, windows, and frames reached its peak value of 150.0 million US dollars. However, in 2020, production declined to 141.0 million US dollars, marking a 6.0% decrease from the previous year. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019, with a growth rate of 5.9%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

In 2019, Hungary produced 954.7 thousand units of plastic doors, windows, and frames, which was the highest volume recorded. By 2020, production fell to 785.2 thousand units, representing a significant 17.8% drop from 2019. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, overall production increased by 8.3%, averaging an annual growth rate of 2.7%. The largest single-year increase was in 2019, with a surge of 31.7%.

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

Exports plastic doors, windows and frames from Hungary

Exports in kind, K unit

In 2019, Hungary's exports of plastic doors, windows, and frames peaked at 161.0 thousand units. However, exports declined for the second consecutive year, reaching 120.8 thousand units in 2021, which was a substantial 13.5% decrease from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, total exports fell by 15.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.5%. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2019, at 12.6%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Slovakia, and Poland were the primary buyers of plastic doors, windows, and frames from Hungary. Germany accounted for 30.6% of exports in kind, Slovakia for 17.5%, and Poland for 10.0%. Together, these three countries represented 58.0% of Hungary's total exports in this category.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Hungary's exports of plastic doors, windows, and frames in value terms reached 26 167 thousand US dollars, showing a strong 17.8% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 25%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 0.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany were the three principal markets for Hungary's plastic doors, windows, and frames in value terms. Together, they accounted for 50.6% of total exports by value.

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

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

Imports plastic doors, windows and frames to Hungary

Imports in kind, K unit

In 2020, Hungary's imports of plastic doors, windows, and frames in kind hit their lowest point at 366.7 thousand units, with the largest annual decline of 18.7% recorded that year. After this two-year decrease, imports rebounded in 2021 to 491.2 thousand units, marking a 33.9% improvement from 2020. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.4%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Poland, Germany, and Turkey were the largest suppliers of plastic doors, windows, and frames to Hungary in kind. Poland contributed 38.6% of imports, Germany 18.1%, and Turkey 13.3%. Collectively, these three countries made up 70.0% of total imports in this category.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Hungary's imports of plastic doors, windows, and frames in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 39 264 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 39.8% rise from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 48.8%, averaging an annualized rate of 14.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Turkey, and Germany were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of imports in value terms for plastic doors, windows, and frames to Hungary. Poland accounted for 39.2% of imports by value, Turkey for 15.1%, and Germany for 9.6%. Together, they represented 64.0% of total import flows.

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

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