Wood windows and frames market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian wood windows and frames market began the period at 1 732 million US dollars in 2018, supported by tax incentives for building renovation and energy efficiency which stimulated demand. Operational costs in the wood sector rose in 2019, putting pressure on producers' margins. The market then contracted to 1 083 million US dollars in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic introduced economic uncertainty, though the sector showed resilience due to sustained domestic demand and the ongoing fiscal support.

A strong post-pandemic recovery followed in 2021, with the market surging to 1 628 million US dollars. This growth was primarily driven by enhanced tax incentives like the Ecobonus and Superbonus 110%, which fueled renovation activity and demand for wood windows. The market declined again in 2022 to 1 253 million US dollars, influenced by a 24% drop in new residential construction permits which reduced demand for windows in new buildings, coupled with operational cost increases exceeding 20% that constrained the industry.

Market value saw a modest increase to 1 351 million US dollars in 2023. By 2024, however, the market fell significantly to 1 011 million US dollars, largely due to the termination of the Superbonus 110% scheme, which removed a key driver of demand from the renovation sector that had previously benefited wood window manufacturers.

Production wood windows and frames in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of wood windows and frames has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 1 081 million US dollars, representing a 24.0% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 35.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 13.4%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 1 722 million US dollars, with the largest year-on-year increase of 3.3% also occurring that year.

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

Exports wood windows and frames from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Italy's export volume of wood windows and frames has decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 952 tonnes, showing a significant decline of 20.3% from the year before. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 36.6%, averaging an annual reduction of 14.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Switzerland, Israel, and the United States were notable buyers of Italian wood windows and frames, accounting for 13.9%, 11.4%, and 10.4% of export volumes, respectively. However, their combined share reached only 35.7% of total exports, indicating that no single market dominated Italy's export structure during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of Italy's wood windows and frames exports has fallen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 23 893 thousand US dollars, down by 20.3% year-on-year. From 2017 to 2020, export values decreased by 41.4%, with an average annual decline of 16.3%.

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

During 2017–2020, Italy's wood windows and frames exports were not dominated by any single market. The United States, Switzerland, and France were the top destinations, representing 17.2%, 15.7%, and 7.6% of export value, respectively. Together, these three countries accounted for 40.5% of total exports, while numerous smaller partners held modest individual shares.

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

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

Imports wood windows and frames to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's import volume of wood windows and frames has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 3 578 tonnes, marking a 28.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 52%, with an average annual decline of 21.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Austria, and Germany consistently led Italy's import structure for wood windows and frames by volume. Poland accounted for 24.8% of imports, Austria for 20.5%, and Germany for 13.5%. Together, these three countries made up 58.8% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of Italy's wood windows and frames imports has decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 25 856 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 23.0% year-on-year decline. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import values fell by 27.5%, with an average annual decrease of 10.2%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 43 874 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest year-on-year increase of 23.0%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline, with a 23.5% drop.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Austria, Poland, and Hungary accounted for the largest shares of Italy's wood windows and frames imports by value. Austria represented 23.5% of imports, Poland 22.3%, and Hungary 17.7%. Combined, these three countries comprised 63.5% of total import flows.

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

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