Wood windows and frames market in Slovenia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the Slovenian wood windows market experienced notable fluctuations. After an initial decline in 2019, market volume recovered in 2020, partly due to shifted consumer preferences during the COVID-19 pandemic, as people invested more in energy efficiency and home quality. This trend continued into 2021, when market size grew by 18.5% to $46.6 million, largely fueled by Eko sklad subsidies that reduced window replacement costs for consumers.

Eko sklad subsidies remained active in 2022, sustaining demand for energy-efficient wood windows and leading to market stabilization around $46 million. In 2023, the market expanded to $50.4 million, supported by new trends such as minimalist designs with larger glass surfaces and the use of combined wood-aluminum windows, which offer improved durability and lower maintenance.

By 2024, the market contracted to $43.5 million, even though subsidies and consumer interest in sustainable materials persisted. Throughout the period, key manufacturers like M Sora, AJM, and Nagode strengthened their positions through innovation and a focus on quality.

Production wood windows and frames in Slovenia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Slovenia, the production value of wood windows and frames reached 52 722 thousand US dollars in 2020, marking a slight increase of 2.8% compared to 2019. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 55 828 thousand US dollars, which saw an 8.6% increase. However, in 2019, production dropped to its lowest point at 51 283 thousand US dollars, representing an 8.1% decline. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production grew by 2.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.9%.

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

Exports wood windows and frames from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

Slovenia's exports of wood windows and frames totaled 2 175 tonnes in 2020, showing a notable increase of 11.2% from the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 505 tonnes, while the lowest was in 2019 at 1 957 tonnes, which saw a significant decline of 21.9%. From 2017 to 2020, overall exports decreased by 8.4%, translating to an average annual decline of 2.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Austria, and Italy were the leading destinations for Slovenia's wood window and frame exports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 41.5% of exports, Austria for 21.9%, and Italy for 14.6%. Together, these three countries represented 78.0% of Slovenia's total export flows in this category.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After two consecutive years of decline, Slovenia's exports of wood windows and frames rebounded in 2020, reaching 18 912 thousand US dollars, a 6.2% increase from the previous year. The lowest export value was recorded in 2019 at 17 812 thousand US dollars, which experienced a 13.9% drop. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall exports decreased by 8.9%, with an average annual decline of 3.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Austria, and Italy remained the primary buyers of wood windows and frames from Slovenia in value terms. Germany held a 35.2% share of exports, Austria 23.2%, and Italy 16.5%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 74.9% of Slovenia's total export value in this sector.

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

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

Imports wood windows and frames to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Slovenia's imports of wood windows and frames amounted to 1 085 tonnes, reflecting a significant rise of 16.1% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a slight decrease of 0.1%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 29.5%, averaging an annual increase of 9.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Denmark, Hungary, and Croatia were the main suppliers of wood windows and frames to Slovenia in volume terms. Denmark contributed 32.7% of imports, Hungary 30.4%, and Croatia 15.3%. Together, these three countries made up 78.4% of Slovenia's total import volume in this category.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Slovenia's imports of wood windows and frames reached 5 537 thousand US dollars in 2020, showing a dramatic increase of 25.1% from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a 4.3% drop. From 2017 to 2020, overall imports surged by 49.6%, averaging an annual growth rate of 14.4%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Denmark, Hungary, and Croatia were the largest suppliers of wood windows and frames to Slovenia in value terms. Denmark accounted for 23.8% of imports, Hungary for 21.2%, and Croatia for 18.9%. Combined, these three countries represented 63.8% of Slovenia's total import value in this sector.

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

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