Plastic doors, windows and frames market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for plastic doors, windows, and frames expanded significantly in value from 2018 to 2024, with a pronounced acceleration from 2021. This growth was primarily fueled by the introduction and continuation of generous government tax incentives for building renovations, such as the Ecobonus and Superbonus schemes. These programs directly stimulated demand for energy-efficient fenestration products, leading to a surge in both domestic production and import volumes.

Evolving regulatory standards played a key supporting role. The mandatory application of the EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR) with its CE marking and Declaration of Performance requirements, alongside national safety standards like UNI 7697 for glass and specific ministerial decrees for thermal performance, raised quality benchmarks. These regulations reinforced consumer confidence and contributed to the market's value growth, even as they introduced new compliance dynamics.

The market demonstrated resilience despite external pressures, including rising raw material and energy costs linked to the 2022 geopolitical crisis and broader inflation. Continued fiscal support for renovations and growing consumer awareness of energy efficiency helped sustain demand. Industry trends toward sustainability, seen in investments for recycled PVC production, and the integration of smart technologies into window systems, reflected adaptation to evolving market preferences.

Production plastic doors, windows and frames in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of plastic doors, windows, and frames increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, output reached 787.6 million US dollars, marking a 2.9% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 2.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 674.3 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 16.3%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase of 13.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

In 2020, Italy produced 1,360 thousand units of plastic doors, windows, and frames, a 12.4% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 20.9%, with an average annual decline of 7.5%. The lowest output was in 2018 at 1,317 thousand units, which had the largest drop of 23.4%. Meanwhile, 2019 saw the highest growth of 17.8%.

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

Exports plastic doors, windows and frames from Italy

Exports in kind, K unit

Exports of plastic doors, windows, and frames from Italy declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 252.7 thousand units, down 15.0% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 18.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.5%. The peak was in 2018 at 353.9 thousand units, which saw the largest increase of 14.5%. In 2019, exports fell by 16.0%, the steepest decline in the period.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Switzerland, and Spain remained the top buyers of plastic doors, windows, and frames from Italy. France accounted for 35.4% of exports in kind, Switzerland for 12.2%, and Spain for 10.5%, together making up 58.1% of total exports.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of exported plastic doors, windows, and frames from Italy reached 60.1 million US dollars, up 1.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 5.1%, with an annualized rate of 1.7%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 59.1 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 12.6%. The highest value was in 2018 at 67.7 million US dollars, with the biggest increase of 6.8%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Switzerland, France, and Spain were the key markets for Italy's exports in value terms, collectively accounting for 64.5% of total flows.

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

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

Imports plastic doors, windows and frames to Italy

Imports in kind, K unit

Imports of plastic doors, windows, and frames into Italy increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 584.8 thousand units, a 9.0% rise from the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 18.6%, with an average annual decline of 6.6%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 317.4 thousand units, which experienced the largest drop of 55.8%. In 2019, imports surged by 69.1%, the highest increase.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Romania, Poland, and Germany were the main sources of imports in kind for Italy. Romania contributed 26.7%, Poland 19.0%, and Germany 15.8%, together representing 61.6% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of plastic doors, windows, and frames into Italy declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports registered 82.6 million US dollars, a 19.2% drop from a year earlier. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 25.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.4%. The highest value was in 2018 at 118.3 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 6.5%.

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

In 2017-2020, Austria, Poland, and Germany were the largest suppliers of plastic doors, windows, and frames to Italy in value terms. Austria accounted for 24.9% of imports, Poland for 24.5%, and Germany for 23.1%, together forming 72.6% of total imports.

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

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