What this market covers
Non load bearing exterior wall systems of aluminium frames filled with glass or panels, hung on the building structure. They are used mainly on offices, hotels and apartment towers.
Typical segments
- Stick built systems
- Unitized systems
- Structural glazing
- Double skin facades
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved +53% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
- Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.
- US employment in the core industry shifted +5% since 2020.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €1.14 billion of products under CN code 76109090 (Structures and parts of structures, of aluminium, n.e.s., and plates, rods, profiles,) from outside the EU in 2025. | 1.14 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 76109090 were up 53% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€743.4 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +53 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 76109090 to countries outside the EU were worth €1.49 billion in 2025. | 1.49 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 76109090 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €3.19 billion in 2025. | 3.19 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| China was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 76109090 to the EU in 2025, with €660.6 million, or 58% of extra-EU imports. | 660.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 76109090 to the United States were €136.8 million in 2025. | 136.8 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 76109090 was €5.34 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 5.34 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Germany was the largest EU exporter of CN 76109090 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €421.3 million. | 421.3 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 53,000 enterprises in NACE class C2512 (Manufacture of doors and windows of metal) in 2022. | 53,000 enterprises | 2022 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C2512 had net turnover of €49.00 billion in 2023. | 49.00 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2512 employed 320,000 people across the EU in 2023. | 320,000 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 1,598 private establishments in NAICS 332321 (Metal window and door manufacturing) in 2025. | 1,598 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 332321 employed an average of 66,486 people in US private industry in 2025. | 66,486 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 332321 changed by +5% between 2020 (63,408 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +5 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 332321 was $67,982 in 2025. | 67,982 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
Sources and method
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- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 1
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 76109090, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1137755030
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 76109090, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 743376708; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 1137755030
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 76109090, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1486116596
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 76109090, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 3186028982
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 76109090, partner CN, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 660596024
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 76109090, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 136844366
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 76109090, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1137755030, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 2130513
- Figure 1
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 8
DS-045409, reporter DE, product 76109090, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 421274716
- Figure 8
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 9
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2512, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2022, 53000
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2512, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 49000
- Figure 11
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2512, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 320000
- Figure 9
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 332321, 2025 (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 12
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 332321, annual_avg_estabs 1598
- Figure 13
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 332321, annual_avg_emplvl 66486
- Figure 14
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 63408; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 66486
- Figure 15
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 332321, avg_annual_pay 67982
- Figure 12
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Facade contractors
- Commercial developers
- Architects
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the European Union market - 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 05Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
Unit economics where public data allows - 08Competitive landscape
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU aluminum curtain wall market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €1.14 billion of goods under CN 76109090 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €1.49 billion.
Where does the EU import aluminum curtain wall from?
China was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included Türkiye, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
What is the average import price of aluminum curtain wall in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €5.34 per kilogram for CN 76109090 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most aluminum curtain wall?
Germany led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Italy, Netherlands.
How many US companies are in the aluminum curtain wall industry?
BLS counts 1,598 private establishments in NAICS 332321 (Metal window and door manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the aluminum curtain wall industry?
Eurostat counts 53,000 enterprises in NACE class C2512 (Manufacture of doors and windows of metal).
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