Wood windows and frames market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

The Portuguese wood windows and frames market was valued at 27.4 million dollars in 2018, with traditional manufacturers like Gercima and Maciça emphasizing wood quality and superior finishing, alongside growing adherence to European certification standards and preferences for glued laminated timber for durability. By 2019, the market size slightly declined to 26.5 million dollars, coinciding with increased supply of competing PVC and aluminum windows from players such as Fabriu and Caixiave, which promoted lower maintenance and energy efficiency certifications, drawing some demand away from wood products.

Market volume recovered to 28.8 million dollars in 2020, driven by the introduction of new energy labeling requirements for windows, reinforced by the ANFAJE association, and heightened consumer attention to thermal and acoustic insulation during the COVID-19 pandemic. A sharp rise followed in 2021, with the market reaching 36.4 million dollars, supported by government programs and European funds for energy rehabilitation that incentivized the replacement of old windows with energy-efficient wood models featuring technological innovations like thermal break systems and triple glazing.

Production wood windows and frames in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Portugal's wood windows and frames production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 34 388 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 31.4% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 30.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.2%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2019 at 25 028 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 5.3%.

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

Exports wood windows and frames from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. From the low in 2020 to the high in 2018, export volumes varied by 5.6 times. In 2021, Portugal exported 63 tonnes of wood windows and frames, representing a 57.7% increase over the previous year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2020 at 40 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 77.6%.

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

Throughout the period from 2018 to 2021, France, Algeria, and Niger remained the key partners for exports in kind. France accounted for 34.3% of exports, Algeria for 22.4%, and Niger for 10.4%. Together, these three countries represented 67.1% of total export flows.

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

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. From the trough in 2020 to the peak in 2018, exports changed by 4.7-fold. In 2021, the value of wood windows and frames exported from Portugal totaled 659 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 15.8% rise relative to the prior year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 569 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 70.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, France, Algeria, and Switzerland formed the main group of destinations for exports in value terms. France accounted for 28.7% of exports, Algeria for 26.8%, and Switzerland for 10.8%. Together, these three countries represented 66.2% 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 windows and frames to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Imported wood windows and frames volumes in Portugal declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports came to 640 tonnes, indicating a decrease of 37.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 45.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.4%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 280 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 8.6%.

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

In the period from 2018 to 2021, Spain, Denmark, and France formed the main cluster of markets for imports in kind. Spain accounted for 43.2% of imports, Denmark for 35.3%, and France for 11.4%. Together, these three countries represented 89.8% of total import flows.

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 wood windows and frames imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 2 667 thousand US dollars, constituting a decrease of 17.1% over the past year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 26.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark, Spain, and France were the main destinations in the geographical breakdown of imports in value terms. Denmark accounted for 43.1% of imports, Spain for 29.8%, and France for 10.9%. Together, these three countries represented 83.9% of total import flows.

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

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