Plastic doors, windows and frames market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for plastic doors and windows in Romania expanded significantly in 2019, reaching 5.6 million units, but contracted to 4.6 million units in 2020 due to restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Recovery followed in 2021, with market volume rising to 5.8 million units as the industry adapted to post-pandemic conditions.

Subsequently, the market faced new pressures from the conflict in Ukraine and high EU-wide inflation, which disrupted supply chains and raised production costs, leading to notable price increases for construction materials. By 2023, the market volume in physical terms had fallen to 3.6 million units, while its value remained at $491 million due to these higher prices.

Throughout the period, PVC systems maintained a dominant share, constituting about 74% of thermal window and door production. However, by 2024 a growing interest in aluminum systems indicated a potential shift in consumer preferences within the construction sector.

Production plastic doors, windows and frames in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Romania's production of plastic doors, windows, and frames has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 578.8 million US dollars, marking a modest increase of 6.9% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 26%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 8.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

In 2020, Romania produced 4 858 thousand units of plastic doors, windows, and frames, a 22.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 6.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.1%. The lowest output was in 2018 at 4 618 thousand units, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 6 225 thousand units. The largest year-over-year increase was in 2019, at 34.8%.

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

Exports plastic doors, windows and frames from Romania

Exports in kind, K unit

Romania's exports of plastic doors, windows, and frames have fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country shipped 1 342 thousand units abroad, down 1.5% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports overall increased by 19.4%, averaging 6.1% per year. The highest export volume was in 2018 at 1 762 thousand units. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping 22.7%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, surging 56.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, France, and Germany were the top destinations for Romania's exports of plastic doors, windows, and frames in volume terms. Italy accounted for 36.7% of exports, France for 18.5%, and Germany for 11.0%. Together, these three countries made up 66.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Romania's exports of plastic doors, windows, and frames were valued at 202.6 million US dollars, a slight gain of 2.1% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, export value increased by 19.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.2%. The peak was in 2018 at 205.9 million US dollars. The largest decline was in 2019, down 3.6%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2018, rising 21.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, France, and Germany were the leading buyers of Romanian plastic doors, windows, and frames in value terms. Italy represented 50.7% of export value, France 18.5%, and Germany 8.3%. Combined, these three markets accounted for 77.5% of total export value.

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

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

Imports plastic doors, windows and frames to Romania

Imports in kind, K unit

After two years of decline, Romania's imports of plastic doors, windows, and frames rebounded in 2020. Import volume reached 1 065 thousand units, a significant increase of 50.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 707 thousand units, and the largest decline occurred that same year, falling 17.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Bulgaria, China, and Germany were the main suppliers of plastic doors, windows, and frames to Romania in volume terms. Bulgaria accounted for 50.0% of imports, China for 12.4%, and Germany for 12.2%. Together, these three countries supplied 74.5% of total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Romania's imports of plastic doors, windows, and frames have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, import value stood at 28.4 million US dollars, showing a robust uptick of 13.8% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, import value surged by 93.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 24.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria, Turkey, and Germany were the key sources for Romania's imports of plastic doors, windows, and frames in value terms. Bulgaria represented 28.6% of import value, Turkey 25.9%, and Germany 17.0%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 71.5% of total import flows.

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

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