Wood doors, their frames and thresholds market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for wood doors in Germany expanded from US$ 1 511 million in 2018 to US$ 1 567 million in 2020, supported by dynamic domestic production driven by high construction activity and a growing consumer preference for sustainable materials like wood. The introduction of new premium door catalogs by companies such as Rodenberg Türsysteme AG and increasing smart home integration further stimulated demand during this period.

Market growth accelerated to US$ 1 738 million in 2021, a rise almost entirely attributed to price increases rather than higher sales volumes, with revenue gains concentrated in plastic and aluminum door segments. By 2022, the market value softened slightly to US$ 1 725 million as a decline in unit sales of exterior doors was partly offset by continued price inflation, particularly in higher security resistance classes RC1 and RC2.

Despite new product launches like Windor's aluminum door collection 'Emotion Elements' and significant investments in production capacity by Wirus Fenster GmbH, the market contracted to US$ 1 514 million in 2024. Industry trends continued to emphasize sustainable materials and smart home features, but overall market conditions led to a reduction in total value.

Production wood doors, their frames and thresholds in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's production of wood doors, frames, and thresholds reached a value of 1 674 million US dollars, marking a modest increase of 7.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 13.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 4.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 2.4%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2018 at 8.2%.

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

Exports wood doors, their frames and thresholds from Germany

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany's exports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds totaled 55 539 tons, showing a slight decrease of 2.9% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 6.4%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 2.2%. The largest decline was in 2018 at 3.9%, whereas 2019 saw a small increase of 0.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Switzerland, Austria, and France were the top buyers of wood doors, frames, and thresholds from Germany, accounting for 30.1%, 15.7%, and 9.9% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 55.7% of Germany's total exports in this category.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, Germany's exports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds in value terms increased in 2020. The export value reached 241.9 million US dollars, reflecting a slight rise of 2.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 3.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 236.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 3.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland, Austria, and Luxembourg led Germany's export structure in value terms, with shares of 32.3%, 11.5%, and 10.1%, respectively. Combined, these three markets accounted for 53.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports wood doors, their frames and thresholds to Germany

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decrease, Germany's imports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds in volume terms rose in 2020. The import volume was 34 345 tons, indicating an improvement of 6.1% over the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 span, imports fell by 7.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.5%. The minimum volume occurred in 2019 at 32 376 tons, which also experienced the largest decline of 9.0%.

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

During 2017-2020, Poland, Denmark, and the Netherlands were the primary sources for Germany's imports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds in kind, with shares of 34.4%, 17.6%, and 8.7%, respectively. Together, these countries absorbed 60.7% of total imports in this category.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's imports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds in value terms amounted to 134.4 million US dollars, showing a slight increase of 2.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 14.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.0%. The minimum value was in 2019 at 131.1 million US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 160.1 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 18.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Denmark, and Austria formed the main cluster of markets for Germany's imports in value terms, with shares of 32.2%, 18.9%, and 9.2%, respectively. Their combined share totaled 60.3% of overall import flows.

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

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