Global Doors and Windows Market Overview: Which Reigns Supreme— Aluminum or PVC?

Key Takeaways:

• The aluminum alloy doors and windows market boasts high scale and steady growth, valued at approximately $71.6 billion in 2025 and projected to reach $91.7 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 6.4%.

• The UPVC doors and windows market is comparable in size but exhibits faster growth. Multiple

  institutions project its 2025 market size to range between $42–50 billion USD, with projections reaching $56–79 billion USD by 2030–2031.representing a CAGR of approximately 5%–8%.

• Metal (primarily aluminum) and PVC jointly dominate the global window market, each holding

  significant market share in 2024 as the two pillar material systems for the door and window industry.

1. Regional Landscape: Home Turf for Aluminum and PVC

• Europe: UPVC windows enjoy exceptionally high acceptance, with rigid PVC windows holding a substantial share of the overall European window market. Energy-efficient retrofitting and replacement demand sustain long-term stable demand.

• North America: Aluminum doors and windows are preferred in high-end residential and commercial.buildings for their modern aesthetics and weather resistance; UPVC windows are gaining penetration in mid-to-low-end residential markets.

• China and Asia-Pacific: Characterized by dual trends—“aluminum upgrading” and “PVC expansion”— where first-tier cities and upgrading demand favor system aluminum windows, while second- and third￾tier cities and urban village renovations extensively utilize cost-effective UPVC windows.

2. Application Scenario Differences

• Aluminum Alloy Doors and Windows:

• Advantages: High strength, excellent malleability, ideal for narrow frames and large glass designs, meeting modern architecture's demands for facade transparency and wind pressure resistance.

• Scenarios: High-end residences, office buildings, hotel curtain walls, sunrooms, and structures in coastal areas prone to severe typhoons.

• UPVC Doors and Windows:

• Advantages: Outstanding thermal insulation,soundproofing, low maintenance costs, and relatively affordable pricing make them the preferred choice for energy-efficient retrofits and cost-effective housing.

• Applications: Severely cold northern regions,urban renewal projects, energy retrofits for older buildings, centrally heated areas,and budget-sensitive residential projects.

3. Market Growth Rate and Opportunity Points

• Aluminum Alloy Doors and Windows: Growth primarily driven by the adoption of system windows, urban renewal, elevated green building standards, and demand for high-end customization.

• UPVC Doors and Windows: Growth momentum stems from energy retrofits, initial cost pressures in new residential construction, and sustained preference for low-maintenance windows in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.