Wood windows and frames market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the market for wood windows and frames in Denmark expanded significantly, with the market volume rising from 556.3 million US dollars to 699.5 million US dollars. This growth was propelled by the introduction and rising popularity of wood-aluminum windows, which combine the insulating properties of wood with the weather resistance and low maintenance of aluminum. Consumer focus on energy efficiency, including demands for low U-values and improved insulation in frames, alongside a preference for durable materials like core wood to resist rot and fungus, stimulated replacement and new installation activity. Additionally, increasing attention to indoor climate and energy savings further drove demand for low-emission glazing and insulating window solutions.

Following the peak in 2021, the market contracted over the next two years, falling to 564.3 million US dollars in 2023 before a slight recovery to 577.9 million US dollars in 2024. During this period, market trends continued to emphasize energy efficiency and sustainability, with growing interest in sun protection features and dark-colored window products. Higher electricity prices and energy labeling requirements influenced consumer choice, encouraging investment in new windows with low U-values to achieve long-term savings, even as overall market volume fluctuated.

Production wood windows and frames in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Denmark's wood windows and frames production has grown for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 604.0 million US dollars, showing a significant year-on-year increase of 23.2%. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 22.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 458.6 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 6.8%.

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

Exports wood windows and frames from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Wood windows and frames exports from Denmark have fallen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 17 366 tonnes, down 27.5% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 69.9%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 33.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Germany, and Hungary were the leading destinations for Denmark's wood windows and frames exports in volume terms. Poland accounted for 42.1% of exports, Germany for 19.8%, and Hungary for 10.0%, together making up 71.9% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Wood windows and frames exports from Denmark have increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports amounted to 129.3 million US dollars, up 9.7% compared to 2020. However, over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 9.4%, with an average annual decline of 3.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 110.8 million US dollars, which also saw the largest drop of 22.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Norway formed the core of Denmark's wood windows and frames exports in value terms. Germany accounted for 36.2% of exports, the United Kingdom for 21.3%, and Norway for 9.9%, together representing 67.4% of total flows.

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

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

Imports wood windows and frames to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Denmark's wood windows and frames imports have increased. In 2021, imports amounted to 32 791 tonnes, marking a 3.6% rise compared to the previous year. However, between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 11.1%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 3.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 31 663 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 10.4% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany was the dominant supplier of wood windows and frames to Denmark, accounting for 74.8% of total imports in volume terms, with other countries sharing the remaining volume.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Denmark's wood windows and frames imports have declined. In 2021, imports totaled 224.7 million US dollars, down 10.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 8.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 251.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 14.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany remained the main source for wood windows and frames imports to Denmark, taking 79.6% of total imports in value terms, while the remaining volume was distributed among other countries.

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

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