Wood doors, their frames and thresholds market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Portuguese market for wood doors, frames, and thresholds saw production value decline from 185.8 million USD to 174.7 million USD, with overall market size dipping to 117.2 million USD in 2020. This contraction was primarily driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, which negatively affected economic activity and consumption across the construction and renovation sectors. Concurrently, a growing consumer preference for doors and frames made from UPVC, valued for superior insulation, durability, and resistance to weather, began to shift demand away from traditional wood products.

Market conditions improved markedly from 2021 onward, with production rebounding to 221.4 million USD and market size expanding to 160.3 million USD by 2023. This recovery and growth were supported by increased demand for innovative and customized solutions within the carpentry sector, particularly for bespoke interior wooden doors supplied by specialized Portuguese manufacturers. While the trend of substituting wood with materials like UPVC continued, the market for wood doors found a stable niche through personalization and higher-end design offerings.

Over the full period, import value rose steadily from 5.5 million USD in 2018 to 13.3 million USD in 2023, reflecting greater availability of foreign products, while export values fluctuated between 65.7 million USD and 80.2 million USD, maintaining Portugal's position as a net exporter. The total market value increased by nearly 59% from 2018 to 2023, demonstrating resilience after the pandemic and adaptation to evolving material preferences.

Production wood doors, their frames and thresholds in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Portugal's production of wood doors, frames, and thresholds rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2021, output reached 211.6 million US dollars, marking a significant 21.1% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 13.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.4%. The lowest point was recorded in 2020 at 174.7 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 5.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Exports wood doors, their frames and thresholds from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Portugal's exports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds recovered after a two-year decline. In 2021, exports totaled 34 523 tonnes, showing a moderate 9.9% year-over-year increase. However, from 2018 to 2021, overall exports fell by 19.8%, translating to an average annual decrease of 7.1%. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 31 402 tonnes, while the largest drop occurred in 2019 with a 19.8% decline.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom, Spain, and the Netherlands were the top buyers of wood doors, frames, and thresholds from Portugal. The United Kingdom accounted for 48.3% of exports in volume, Spain for 12.5%, and the Netherlands for 7.1%. Together, these three countries represented 68.0% of Portugal's total exports in this category.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Portugal's export value for wood doors, frames, and thresholds increased after a two-year decrease. In 2021, exports amounted to 76 905 thousand US dollars, reflecting a substantial 17.0% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, however, export value declined by 14.8%, with an average annual decrease of 5.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 65 704 thousand US dollars, and the largest drop was in 2019 with a 25.7% fall.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

During 2018-2021, the United Kingdom, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates were the leading markets for Portugal's exports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds in value terms. The United Kingdom held 37.5% of export value, Spain 11.8%, and the United Arab Emirates 8.2%. Combined, these three markets accounted for 57.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021

Imports wood doors, their frames and thresholds to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Portugal's imports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds continued to grow for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 3 557 tonnes, a 5.5% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports rose by 36.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Spain dominated Portugal's imports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds in volume, accounting for 75.9% of total imports. The remaining share was distributed among a variety of smaller suppliers.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Portugal's import value for wood doors, frames, and thresholds increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports totaled 10 052 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp 23.8% uptick compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value surged by 81.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 22.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2018-2021, Spain was the primary source for Portugal's imports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds in value terms, capturing 78.6% of total flows. The rest came from a fragmented group of other markets.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021