Interior Doors Backed Up by Renovation Segment

In 2023, the European interior door market experienced a setback, witnessing a decline of 6.1% in units sold. This downward trend is projected to persist in 2024, with a further reduction of 5.0% in units sold, according to a recent study conducted by Interconnection Consulting.

 Renovation Segment Rises

The interior door market mirrors the dynamic shifts within Europe’s construction industry. In 2023, a significant downturn in new construction activities led to a 10% decline in sales of interior doors in this segment. Conversely, the renovation sector, displaying greater resilience amidst the crisis, experienced a comparatively modest decline of only 1.3% in sales. With bleak prospects for new construction projects across Europe this year, another substantial drop in door sales within this segment is anticipated. However, the renovation segment is poised for stability, with sales expected to hold steady at around 14 million units in the top 8 European countries.

In Italy, the renovation segment experienced strong value sales growth of 7.8% in 2023, buoyed by government bonuses and incentives. Similarly, Poland and Germany are implementing new measures to bolster their construction markets.  In Poland, easier access to mortgages and government programs like the ‘2% Credit’ initiative is expected to stimulate housing demand. Germany’s 14-point plan targets accelerated planning and permitting procedures for construction initiatives, aiming to mitigate the ongoing property crisis and boost economic activity.

Painted Doors Rule the Market

In 2023, painted doors continued their dominance in the European interior door market, commanding an impressive 51.1% share. Leading this trend is France, boasting an 80.2% market share for painted doors, followed closely by the Netherlands at 70.3% and Italy at 49.8%.

Laminate emerges as the second most sought-after material, capturing a 27.7% share overall. Notably, in Poland, laminate reigns supreme with a commanding 54.4% market share. Looking ahead, painted doors are expected to maintain their strong performance, with sales forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.0% until 2027.

Germany is the Frontrunner in the Market

In the European ranking, Germany leads in volume, commanding nearly 24%, trailed by France with almost 19% and Poland at 16,7%. Looking ahead, significant sales growth is anticipated, particularly in Spain, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3% in terms of quantity.

Some of the most important European producers on the door market are, in alphabetical order: Braga, Brunex, Doornite, Dre, Grauthoff, Huet, Jeld Wen, Lebo, Malerba, Mosel-Borne, Norma Doors, Pol-Skone, Porta Doors, Prüm-Garant, Righini, Theuma, Weekamp.

The study covers the following countries: Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Great Britain, and Poland.