Plastic doors, windows and frames market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish market for plastic doors and windows began the period from 2018 to 2024 on a strong growth trajectory, supported by favorable market conditions and rising demand both domestically and for export. Polish manufacturers leveraged a skilled workforce and reliable supplier networks to expand production, solidifying the country's position as Europe's leading producer. This growth was interrupted in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains and affected demand, leading to a contraction in market volume, though the market's value continued to rise as interest shifted toward higher-value, energy-efficient products.

In the following years, the market's value was bolstered by growing consumer and regulatory focus on energy efficiency in construction, which sustained demand for plastic doors and windows with better insulation properties. However, from 2022 onward, the market's physical volume faced headwinds from the implementation of the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive and changes to national construction law that increased building setback requirements. Concurrent global supply chain disruptions for PVC and aluminum, exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, further constrained material availability and increased costs, contributing to a decline in market volume through 2023.

A significant recovery occurred in 2024, driven by major manufacturers like Aluplast and WINACT completing expansions and modernizations of their production facilities, which boosted output. Despite the full enactment of SUP regulations from July 2024, continued strong requirements for energy efficiency and higher technical standards stimulated demand for premium products, resulting in a substantial increase in both the volume and value of the Polish market.

Production plastic doors, windows and frames in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's production of plastic doors, windows, and frames has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 2 330 million US dollars, marking a moderate year-on-year increase of 9.1%. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 37%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

After two years of growth, Poland's production of plastic doors, windows, and frames saw a decline. In 2020, output totaled 10 566 thousand units, reflecting a slight year-on-year decrease of 1.3%. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 9.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 3.2%. The peak was in 2019 at 10 710 thousand units, with the largest annual increase of 9.2% also occurring that year.

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

Exports plastic doors, windows and frames from Poland

Exports in kind, K unit

In 2020, Poland's exports of plastic doors, windows, and frames amounted to 6 186 thousand units, showing a solid year-on-year advance of 14.5%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 31.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.6%. The largest increase was in 2018 at 14.9%, while 2019 saw no change.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Hungary, and Czechia consistently led Poland's export structure in volume terms. Germany accounted for 34.4% of exports, Hungary for 8.5%, and Czechia for 7.9%, together making up 50.8% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Poland's exports of plastic doors, windows, and frames have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 1 315 million US dollars, up 11.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 57.5%, with an annualized growth rate of 16.3%.

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

Over the 2017–2020 period, Germany, France, and Italy were the top contributors to Poland's export value. Germany represented 36.6% of exports, France 11.8%, and Italy 11.3%, collectively accounting for 59.7% of total flows.

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

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

Imports plastic doors, windows and frames to Poland

Imports in kind, K unit

In 2020, Poland's imports of plastic doors, windows, and frames stood at 700 thousand units, down 26.5% from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 11.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.1%. The lowest point was in 2018 at 621 thousand units, while the peak was in 2019 at 952 thousand units, which also saw the largest annual increase of 53.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Asia (not elsewhere specified), and Sweden dominated Poland's import structure in volume terms. Germany made up 41.1% of imports, Asia 20.3%, and Sweden 16.6%, together representing 78.0% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Poland's imports of plastic doors, windows, and frames declined. In 2020, imports were recorded at 21 million US dollars, 5.9% lower than the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 35.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.7%. The highest value was in 2019 at 23 million US dollars, and the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 37.2%.

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

In the 2017–2020 period, Germany, Czechia, and Belgium led Poland's import structure in value terms. Germany accounted for 48.5% of imports, Czechia for 8.7%, and Belgium for 7.6%, together comprising 64.8% of total flows.

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

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