Wood doors, their frames and thresholds market in Slovakia

Earlier Report Observations

The Slovak market for wood doors, frames, and thresholds expanded from 37 660 thousand US dollars in 2018 to 38 958 thousand US dollars in 2020. This steady growth was supported by established manufacturers offering custom-made thresholds from oak and beech, including sophisticated barrier-free solutions like retractable sills that improved insulation. In 2020, shifts in consumer behavior towards home renovations during the COVID-19 pandemic boosted demand for quality wood doors and energy-efficient products suitable for low-energy houses.

Market growth accelerated sharply, with the market size reaching 56 570 thousand US dollars in 2022, a 23% increase from 2021. This surge was driven by rising consumer interest in ecological and natural materials for interior design, which increased demand for solid wood constructions. Producers continued to cater to preferences for durability and aesthetics with expanded offerings of custom-tailored solutions.

In 2023, the market contracted by 33%, falling to 37 987 thousand US dollars, returning to a level close to that of 2018.

Production wood doors, their frames and thresholds in Slovakia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Import levels varied significantly, with a 2.1-fold difference between the low of 2017 and the high of 2018. In Slovakia, the output of wood doors, their frames and thresholds was valued at 15 433 K $ US in 2020, marking a modest 4.1% decline compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 17 101 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 5.9% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 112.1% surge.

Annual dynamics of production in Slovakia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports wood doors, their frames and thresholds from Slovakia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Slovakia exported 3 440 t of wood doors, their frames and thresholds, down by 7.8% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 8.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.7%. The peak was in 2018 at 3 732 t, which also saw the largest increase of 17.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France and Hungary dominated Slovakia's exports of wood doors, their frames and thresholds in kind, jointly accounting for 85.5% of total flows. Other countries held much smaller shares.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Exports of wood doors, their frames and thresholds from Slovakia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 11 414 K $ US, representing a modest 8.9% decrease compared to the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 7.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 12 996 K $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 22.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France and Hungary together accounted for 81.4% of Slovakia's total exports in value terms. Other countries formed a diversified but less significant portion.

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

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

Imports wood doors, their frames and thresholds to Slovakia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Slovakia's imports of foreign wood doors, their frames and thresholds were recorded at 11 418 t, showing broad stability year-over-year from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 6.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.2%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 10 853 t, which also saw the largest decline of 11.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 5.7% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland and Czechia together accounted for 89.7% of Slovakia's total imports in kind. Other countries formed a diversified but less significant tail.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of wood doors, their frames and thresholds to Slovakia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 34 939 K $ US, with no significant change year-over-year compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 33 555 K $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 3.7%. The largest increase was in 2019 with a 4.0% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the country structure of Slovakia's imports in value terms was strongly concentrated, with Poland and Czechia together taking 88.2% of total flows. Other partners formed a residual tail.

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

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