Windows Market by Material (Wood, Wood-Clad, Metal, Plastic, Fiberglass), Frame Type (Slider, Casement, Awning, Hopper, Fixed, Single-Hung, Double-Hung, Glass Block), and Geography - Global Forecasts to 2029

The Windows Market is projected to reach $52 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 9% during the forecast period of 2022–2029. Based on volume, the global windows market is projected to reach 307.8 million units by 2029, at a CAGR of 9.7% during the forecast period. The growth of this market is mainly driven by the rapid growth of the construction industry, consumers’ increasing inclination toward smart homes, and the growing demand for single-hung windows. Rapid urbanization in emerging economies and the increasing demand for windows in the renovation industry are expected to create growth opportunities for the players operating in this market. However, fluctuating raw material prices are a challenge for market growth. Additionally, customers’ growing preference for larger windows is a major trend in the global windows market.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Windows Market

Many windows providers were under immense pressure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At present, economies have shifted their focus from responding to the pandemic to economic recovery; hence, various growth opportunities are expected to emerge for the players operating in the windows market due to the rapidly growing construction industry. The COVID-19 pandemic created several challenges for market players due to the lockdowns imposed during the second & third quarters of 2020. The pandemic lowered customers’ financial potential, impacting the sales of the windows market. However, in 2021, major commercial and residential end-use industries started recovering from the economic setbacks suffered during the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic moderately impacted the windows market due to delayed and postponed orders; however, the market started recovering rapidly from the last quarter of 2020.

Windows providers are planning to move forward and capitalize on the lucrative market growth opportunities that have resulted from the pandemic. The windows market is projected to transform drastically over the coming years. Several leading companies are growing rapidly through strategies such as product launches, product enhancements, partnerships, and collaborations. For instance, in 2021, Andersen Corporation (U.S.) collaborated with The University of Minnesota (U.S.) to develop innovative window and door solutions. In 2020, Pella Corporation (U.S.) launched its Easy-Slide Operator. This new hardware solution allows homeowners to easily slide the operator up to open and down to close the window. Such developments, along with the increasing demand for replacement windows from the renovation sector and the increasing inclination of consumers toward smart homes, are expected to create growth opportunities for the players operating in the windows market in the coming years.

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The rapid growth of the construction industry is expected to drive market growth

The development of new infrastructure and renovation of aging infrastructure are major factors driving the adoption of windows. Population growth and the consequent need for housing have accelerated construction projects worldwide. Windows are an important component of commercial, residential, and industrial construction projects. The construction industry is witnessing exponential growth, particularly in developing countries, due to the rising demand for economic housing. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of smart city projects around the globe. According to industry experts, by the end of 2025, the modular construction industry is expected to reach USD 110 million in value, largely dominated by the residential sector. Also, according to Marsh and Oxford Economics, the global construction industry is estimated to reach USD 15 trillion by the end of 2030.

Windows are an important part of construction projects and offer functional and aesthetic benefits. Windows are manufactured using materials such as uPVC, aluminum, timber, iron, and steel. Aluminum is the most popular choice for residential buildings as it has the flexibility of plastic and the strength & durability of metal. Windows are available in a wide variety of types and styles. The construction sector is a major contributor to the overall economic growth of any country. Governments worldwide are focused on implementing laws and technologies that will facilitate the development of world-class urban infrastructure, supporting the rapid growth of the construction industry. This growth of the construction industry is expected to boost the demand for windows, driving the growth of the global windows market.

Key Findings in the Windows Market Study:

In 2022, the Plastic Segment is Expected to Dominate the Windows Market

Based on material, the windows market is broadly segmented into wood, wood-clad, metal, plastic, and fiberglass. In terms of value, in 2022, the plastic segment is expected to account for the largest share of the global windows market. The large market share of this segment is mainly attributed to the growing construction industry and rising demand for automated ventilation, thermal insulating properties, and burglary protection in homes. However, the fiberglass segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to the increasing need for highly energy-efficient windows and the growing adoption of green buildings as they reduce the carbon footprints of buildings.

In 2022, the Single-hung Windows Segment is Expected to Dominate the Windows Market

Based on frame type, the windows market is segmented into slider windows, casement windows, awning windows, hopper windows, fixed windows, single-hung windows, double-hung windows, and glass block windows. In 2022, the single-hung windows segment is expected to account for the largest share of the global windows market. The large market share of this segment is mainly attributed to the increasing demand for hung windows as they are less expensive and the rising number of private houses under construction. However, the awning windows segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of this segment is attributed to the rising focus of consumers on comfort, safety and convenience and the benefits of awning windows, including better ventilation, affordability, and energy efficiency.

Asia Pacific to be the Fastest Growing Regional Market

Based on geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. During the forecast period, Asia-Pacific is projected to register the highest CAGR due to the presence of rapidly developing economies, the increasing number of residential and non-residential construction projects, and the increasing demand for green construction projects. Moreover, the factors such as the rise in construction & renovation activities in Australia, Indonesia, and Thailand, the growing number of residential end users in China and India, the rise in building construction activities in South Korea and Indonesia, and the growing prominence of net-zero energy buildings are also contributing to the growth of the windows market in Asia-Pacific.

Key Players

The report includes a competitive landscape based on an extensive assessment of the key growth strategies adopted by the leading market participants in the windows market between 2020 and 2022. The key players profiled in the windows market report are JELD-WEN Holdings, Inc. (U.S.), Andersen Corporation (U.S.), Atrium Corporation (U.S.), LIXIL Corporation (Japan), Marvin Lumber and Cedar Co (U.S.), MI Windows & Doors, LLC (U.S.), Masco Corporation (U.S.), Pella Corporation (U.S.), Weru GmbH (Germany), BG Legno Srl (Italy), SGM Window Manufacturing Limited (U.K.), Vinylguard Window & Door Systems Ltd. (Canada), Deceuninck NV (Belgium), Neuffer Window + Door GmbH (Germany), and Duo-Corp. (U.S.).

Scope of the report:

Windows Market by Material                     

• Plastic
• Wood-clad
• Metal
  • Aluminium
  • Steel
• Fiberglass
  • Double-glazed Panes
  • Single-glazed Panes
  • Triple-glazed Panes
• Wood

Windows Market, by Frame Type

• Single-glazed Panes
• Double-hung Windows
• Slider Windows
• Casement Windows
• Fixed Windows
• Awning Windows
• Glass Block Windows
• Hopper Windows

Windows Market, by Geography

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • U.K.
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Poland
  • Belgium
  • Switzerland
  • Spain
  • Netherlands
  • Sweden
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Singapore
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Thailand
  • Malaysia
  • Philippines
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa

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