HS Code:
The category of Windows, French-windows, and their frames (HS Code: 441810 for wooden windows and frames, and related codes such as 730830 for iron/steel, or 761010 for aluminum) encompasses a range of products used in residential, commercial, and industrial construction. These products include windows of various materials (wood, metal, plastic), French-windows (large windows that often double as doors), and their corresponding frames. This category is critical in the construction and renovation sectors, driven by urbanization, infrastructure development, and energy efficiency trends. Global trade in this category reflects regional manufacturing strengths, material availability, and varying standards for energy efficiency and safety.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $15 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database, World Trade Organization (WTO) Statistics
$3.2 billion USD
21.3% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$2.1 billion USD
14.0% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$1.8 billion USD
12.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$1.5 billion USD
10.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$1.0 billion USD
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU Single Market or USMCA)
Rising demand for energy-efficient windows
Increased trade in double- and triple-glazed windows, particularly in colder climates like Europe and North America, driving innovation and higher export values.
2021-2023
Shift towards sustainable materials
Growing preference for wooden and recycled material frames, boosting exports from countries with sustainable forestry like Canada and Scandinavia.
2020-2023
Urbanization in developing economies
Higher demand for cost-effective windows and frames in Asia and Africa, increasing exports from low-cost manufacturing hubs like China and Vietnam.
2019-2023
The European Union has introduced stricter energy efficiency requirements for windows under the Green Deal, mandating higher insulation standards starting in 2023.
January 2023
Exporters to the EU must adapt to new standards, potentially increasing costs but also creating opportunities for high-quality, energy-efficient product suppliers.
The United States extended anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminum windows and frames, citing unfair pricing practices.
March 2022
Shift in US imports towards other suppliers like Mexico and Canada, while Chinese exporters seek alternative markets in Asia and Africa.
Poland has emerged as a leading exporter of windows and frames in Europe, benefiting from low labor costs and proximity to major markets like Germany and the UK.
Mid-2022
Increased competition for traditional leaders like Germany, with Polish exports growing by 15% year-on-year.