The fire-rated doors market across Europe’s nine leading countries—Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Austria, Benelux, Czechia, Italy, Poland, and Switzerland—experienced a temporary decline in 2024, with market value contracting by -2.3% to EUR 3.7 billion and unit sales falling by -5.7% to 3.3 million doors according to a recent study published by Interconnection Consulting. This setback was largely due to persistent inflation, rising material and production costs, and a cautious investment climate affecting the construction sector.

However, this downturn is expected to be short-lived. From 2025 onwards, the market is projected to recover strongly, with an average annual growth rate of 5.2% until 2028. The rebound will be supported by new investments in transportation and defense infrastructure, stricter fire safety regulations, and a shift toward more individual, customized and technologically advanced solutions.

Germany, France, and the United Kingdom remained the leading markets, accounting for 64.2% of total market value. The remaining share was distributed among Austria, Benelux, Czechia, Italy, Poland, and Switzerland.

In Country level Germany faced the sharpest decline, with unit sales dropping by -8.7% in 2024. Higher interest rates and soaring construction costs pushed several manufacturers to the brink of bankruptcy. France followed with a -6.0% drop in sales, driven by economic uncertainty and rising raw material prices, while the UK saw a -3.4% contraction amid ongoing inflation and geopolitical tensions.

30-minute fire-rated doors continued to lead overall sales—accounting for 65.2% of all units sold—despite an 8.1% year-on-year decline, reflecting a gradual shift toward higher resistance levels in response to stricter standards.

The move towards individualized solutions and higher fire-resistance levels is reshaping the industry, pushing manufacturers to innovate and adapt their business models, market remains fragmented, with a strong presence of local manufacturers. At the European level, however, a group of leading players—including ASSA ABLOY, Bristol Fire Engineering, Daloc, DFM Europe, EAB, Hörmann, JELD-WEN, JH Industries – HUET, Mercor, NAFFCO, Novoferm, Peneder Holding, Schüco, Stalprodukt Zamość, and Teckentrup—are expected to benefit from the upcoming rebound.

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04/09/2025

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