Wood doors, their frames and thresholds market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian market for wood doors, frames, and thresholds began the period with a market size of 351.8 млн долл. США in 2018, supported by a strong consumer trend toward security doors, which accounted for about 73% of all sold residential and entrance doors. This demand was further bolstered by the Herholz Group taking market leadership in apartment and security doors, while rising raw material costs led to price increases that contributed to the market's value growth.

After a slight contraction to 335.1 млн долл. США in 2019, the market recovered to 345.2 млн долл. США in 2020 as revenue from entrance doors rose. A significant surge followed in 2021, with the market expanding to 408.0 млн долл. США, supported by sustained demand, including a growing share for plastic entrance doors. However, the market value declined to 382.9 млн долл. США in 2022 despite continued revenue growth in the entrance door segment, where higher-value security doors with resistance classes RC1 and RC2 saw strong sales.

The interior doors market experienced a notable downturn in 2023, signaling a reversal in growth momentum. By 2024, the overall market size for wood doors fell to 332.8 млн долл. США. During this phase, manufacturers introduced new premium door collections and aluminum entrance door lines at major trade fairs like Fensterbau Frontale, and invested in advanced CNC machining centers to enhance product quality and diversify offerings, reflecting industry efforts to stimulate demand through innovation.

Production wood doors, their frames and thresholds in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Austria's production of wood doors, frames, and thresholds was valued at 340.3 million US dollars, showing a modest increase of 2.5% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 9.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.2%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 342.7 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 10.7% also occurring that year. In contrast, 2019 saw the most significant decline, with production dropping by 3.2%.

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

Exports wood doors, their frames and thresholds from Austria

Exports in kind, t

Austria's exports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds in physical terms declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. The export volume reached 7 225 tonnes, representing a slight decrease of 0.8% from the prior year. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 7.6%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of -2.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland, Germany, and Croatia were the top destinations for Austria's exports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds in physical terms. Switzerland accounted for 39.4% of exports, Germany for 33.3%, and Croatia for 9.6%. Together, these three countries made up 82.3% of total export flows during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Austria's exports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds in value terms declined in 2020. Exports amounted to 51.771 million US dollars, reflecting a small decrease of 0.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 9.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.0%. The peak export value was recorded in 2019 at 52.143 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase of 6.0% occurred in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany and Switzerland dominated Austria's exports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds in value terms, jointly accounting for 80.4% of total flows. Other countries held significantly smaller shares in the export structure.

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

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

Imports wood doors, their frames and thresholds to Austria

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Austria imported 15 788 tonnes of wood doors, frames, and thresholds, indicating a gradual year-on-year increase of 9.2%. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 11.3%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 3.6%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 15 874 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 11.9% also taking place that year. In 2019, imports experienced the most significant decline, falling by 8.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

During the 2017-2020 period, Germany, Slovenia, and Czechia led Austria's imports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds in physical terms. Germany accounted for 62.6% of imports, Slovenia for 11.0%, and Czechia for 6.3%. Collectively, these three countries represented 79.9% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Austria imported wood doors, frames, and thresholds worth 56.722 million US dollars in 2020, marking a slight increase of 2.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 span, imports grew by 8.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.6%. The maximum import value was recorded in 2018 at 59.352 million US dollars, featuring the largest annual increase of 13.2% that year. In 2019, imports saw the most substantial decline, dropping by 6.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Slovenia, and Czechia consistently held the top positions in Austria's import structure for wood doors, frames, and thresholds in value terms. Germany accounted for 50.2% of imports, Slovenia for 17.8%, and Czechia for 8.7%. Together, these three countries made up 76.7% of total import flows during this period.

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

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