United Kingdom: Market for Aluminium Doors, Thresholds For Doors And Windows 2022

Market Size for Aluminium Doors, Thresholds For Doors And Windows in the UK

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in the UK aluminium window and door market, when its value increased by 1.4% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Aluminium Doors, Thresholds For Doors And Windows in the UK

In value terms, aluminium window and door production shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 21%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Aluminium Doors, Thresholds For Doors And Windows

Exports from the UK

In 2021, approx. X tons of aluminium doors, thresholds for doors and windows were exported from the UK; growing by 54% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, aluminium window and door exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons) was the main destination for aluminium window and door exports from the UK, accounting for a 31% share of total exports. Moreover, aluminium window and door exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ireland amounted to +4.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+4.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+35.2% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X), the United States ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for aluminium window and door exported from the UK worldwide, together comprising 50% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Poland, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Australia, Germany, Canada and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 32%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +39.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average aluminium window and door export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 20% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+21.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Aluminium Doors, Thresholds For Doors And Windows

Imports into the UK

In 2021, purchases abroad of aluminium doors, thresholds for doors and windows was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium window and door imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest aluminium window and door supplier to the UK, with a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, aluminium window and door imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), threefold. Ireland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +30.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+22.7% per year) and Ireland (-1.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Ireland ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest aluminium window and door suppliers to the UK, together accounting for 55% of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Portugal, Latvia, Poland, Turkey and France, which together accounted for a further 30%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +62.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average aluminium window and door import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 9.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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