The UK wooden window market experienced a significant contraction in 2024, with consumption falling to 432K units and revenue at $442M, continuing a deep downturn from its 2013 peak. Domestic production also declined to 195K units, while imports dropped to 248K units but increased in value to $323M, led by Poland and Denmark. Exports saw a modest recovery to 11K units. The market is forecast for a gradual recovery, with volume projected to reach 625K units by 2035 at a CAGR of +3.4% and value to hit $754M at a CAGR of +5.0%, driven by rising demand.<\/p>\n
Key Findings<\/p>\n
UK wooden window consumption fell sharply to 432K units in 2024, continuing a deep downturn from its 2013 peakThe market is forecast for a slow recovery, with volume projected to reach 625K units by 2035 at a +3.4% CAGRImports are dominated by Poland and Denmark, with import prices surging 62% to $1.3K per unit in 2024Domestic production has contracted severely, falling to 195K units in 2024 from 2.1M units in 2013Exports remain minimal at 11K units, with Ireland as the primary destinationMarket Forecast<\/p>\n
Driven by rising demand for wooden window in the UK, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +3.4% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 625K units by the end of 2035.<\/p>\n
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +5.0% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $754M (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.<\/p>\n
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ConsumptionUnited Kingdom’s Consumption of Windows, French Windows And Their Frames Of Wood<\/p>\n
Wooden window consumption in the UK shrank remarkably to 432K units in 2024, waning by -27.8% on 2023. In general, consumption continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the consumption volume decreased by -0.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption attained the maximum volume at 2.4M units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, consumption remained at a lower figure.<\/p>\n
The revenue of the wooden window market in the UK contracted to $442M in 2024, remaining stable against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers’ margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2023 when the market value increased by 8.7%. Wooden window consumption peaked at $1.3B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, consumption remained at a lower figure.<\/p>\n
ProductionUnited Kingdom’s Production of Windows, French Windows And Their Frames Of Wood<\/p>\n
In 2024, the amount of windows, french windows and their frames of wood produced in the UK declined slightly to 195K units, falling by -4.9% on the previous year. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 when the production volume increased by 11%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at 2.1M units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, production failed to regain momentum.<\/p>\n
In value terms, wooden window production declined slightly to $126M in 2024 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2023 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Wooden window production peaked at $1.2B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, production remained at a lower figure.<\/p>\n
ImportsUnited Kingdom’s Imports of Windows, French Windows And Their Frames Of Wood<\/p>\n
In 2024, overseas purchases of windows, french windows and their frames of wood decreased by -38.4% to 248K units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 23%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 476K units. From 2017 to 2024, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.<\/p>\n
In value terms, wooden window imports totaled $323M in 2024. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, imports increased by +34.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2024 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.<\/p>\n
Imports By Country<\/p>\n
Poland<\/a> (97K units), Denmark<\/a> (90K units) and Lithuania<\/a> (24K units) were the main suppliers of wooden window imports to the UK, with a combined 85% share of total imports. Hungary<\/a>, Latvia<\/a>, Norway<\/a>, China<\/a>, Austria<\/a>, Ireland<\/a>, Estonia<\/a> and Germany<\/a> lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.<\/p>\n From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +27.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.<\/p>\n In value terms, the largest wooden window suppliers to the UK were Poland ($145M), Denmark ($76M) and Lithuania ($42M), together comprising 82% of total imports. Latvia, Norway, Austria, Hungary, China, Ireland, Estonia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.<\/p>\n In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +38.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.<\/p>\n Import Prices By Country<\/p>\n In 2024, the average wooden window import price amounted to $1.3 thousand per unit, picking up by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a resilient increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.<\/p>\n There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($2 thousand per unit), while the price for Denmark ($849 per unit) was amongst the lowest.<\/p>\n From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Estonia (+23.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.<\/p>\n ExportsUnited Kingdom’s Exports of Windows, French Windows And Their Frames Of Wood<\/p>\n After five years of decline, overseas shipments of windows, french windows and their frames of wood increased by 18% to 11K units in 2024. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The exports peaked at 31K units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2024, the exports failed to regain momentum.<\/p>\n In value terms, wooden window exports skyrocketed to $7.2M in 2024. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $19M in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2024, the exports remained at a lower figure.<\/p>\n Exports By Country<\/p>\n Ireland (2.4K units) was the main destination for wooden window exports from the UK, accounting for a 23% share of total exports. Moreover, wooden window exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (725 units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Denmark (294 units), with a 2.7% share.<\/p>\n From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ireland amounted to -16.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (-11.6% per year) and Denmark (-14.3% per year).<\/p>\n In value terms, Ireland ($1.7M) remains the key foreign market for windows, french windows and their frames of wood exports from the UK, comprising 23% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($433K), with a 6% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 5.8% share.<\/p>\n From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of value to Ireland totaled -15.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (-3.7% per year) and Hungary (-11.1% per year).<\/p>\n Export Prices By Country<\/p>\n In 2024, the average wooden window export price amounted to $672 per unit, growing by 6.4% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $733 per unit in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2024, the export prices remained at a lower figure.<\/p>\n There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States<\/a> ($3.2 thousand per unit), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands<\/a> ($470 per unit) was amongst the lowest.<\/p>\n From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.<\/p>\n