Wood windows and frames market in the Netherlands

Earlier Report Observations

The market for wood windows and frames in the Netherlands expanded steadily from USD 349.2 million in 2018 to USD 488.6 million in 2021. This growth was initially supported by rising demand for home renovation, which strained supply chains and led to material shortages. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 significantly accelerated this trend as increased time at home boosted investment in property upgrades. In 2021, government subsidies for energy-efficient windows, such as those under the ISDE scheme, together with sharp increases in global wood prices due to strong demand and export constraints, provided further impetus for market expansion.

Market size contracted to USD 451.2 million in 2022, as persistent shortages of raw materials and components, compounded by soaring costs for gas, transport, and wood—exacerbated by geopolitical tensions and Russian export restrictions—limited supply. While product innovations like wooden sliding windows for triple glazing and circular frames emerged, they could not fully offset the broader supply-side pressures. The market subsequently stabilized around USD 454–458 million in 2023–2024, reflecting an adjustment to the new cost and availability environment.

Production wood windows and frames in the Netherlands

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

The Netherlands has seen its wood windows and frames production increase for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 371.0 million US dollars, marking a 20.1% uptick compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 29.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 8.9%.

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

Exports wood windows and frames from the Netherlands

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In 2021, wood windows and frames exports from the Netherlands reached 470 tonnes, representing a 40.1% increase over the previous year. However, between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 10.3%, equating to an annualized decline of 3.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 335 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 665 tonnes. The most significant drop was observed in 2020, when exports fell by 49.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for the Netherlands' wood windows and frames exports in kind were Iceland, Belgium, and Aruba. Iceland accounted for 33.8% of exports, Belgium for 24.5%, and Aruba for 14.6%. Together, these three countries represented 72.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Wood windows and frames shipments from the Netherlands to abroad have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 2.5 million US dollars, a decrease of 0.8% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 17.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.1%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, three principal markets—Iceland, Germany, and Belgium—together accounted for 82.3% of the total value of wood windows and frames exports from the Netherlands.

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

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

Imports wood windows and frames to the Netherlands

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The Netherlands has experienced an increase in wood windows and frames imports for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports were recorded at 25 594 tonnes, up by 25.9% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports surged by 151.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 36.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Belgium, Poland, and Sweden remained the principal suppliers of wood windows and frames to the Netherlands in terms of volume. Belgium accounted for 43.5% of imports, Poland for 16.7%, and Sweden for 12.0%. Collectively, these three countries made up 72.1% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Wood windows and frames imports into the Netherlands have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the Netherlands imported a total of 120.1 million US dollars worth of wood windows and frames, corresponding to a 25.2% rise versus the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 84%, equating to an annualized rate of 22.5%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Belgium and Poland were the dominant sources for the Netherlands' wood windows and frames imports in value terms. Belgium contributed 69.7% of total flows, while Poland accounted for 18.2%. Together, they formed 87.9% of total imports, with other partners making up the remainder.

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

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