FGIA releases latest industry review and forecast focused on windows, doors and skylights

(Schaumburg, Illinois) – The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released its latest U.S. Industry Statistical Review and Forecast. This report delivers timely information on window, door and skylight market trends and product relationships. Historical data for 2017 through 2024 and forecast data for 2025 through 2027 are also included in the report. Forecasts are based on projections of construction activity as of April 2025. A session about this new report will take place at the upcoming FGIA Virtual Summer Summit June 17-18. Register now for this online event to have the opportunity to ask questions about the study.

“Tariffs, inflation and immigration have impacted the construction industry overall, and the fenestration industry specifically,” said Angela Dickson, FGIA Marketing and Communications Director. “This updated report reflects how these factors continue to affect commercial and residential manufacturers and suppliers. This information, which includes forecasts for the next few years, is intended to help companies plan future business strategies for long-term success.”

Housing Starts
Total housing starts fell by 3% in 2024, due to the significant declines in multi-family (25%) while single family and manufactured housing both grew. Going forward, the overall new housing market is expected to slightly decrease in 2025 before increasing in 2026.

Residential Windows
The demand for prime windows fell by 2% in 2024. The demand for windows in new housing increased by 1% in 2024, with a decrease of 1% forecasted for 2025. 2026 will increase 3% before a decline of 2% in 2027. Meanwhile, remodeling and replacement window demand fell in 2024 by 5% and is forecast to shrink by 1% in 2025, with slow growth of 1 to 2% in 2026 and 2027.

Residential Doors
In the residential market, 2024 new construction demand for entry doors declined by less than 1%. Meanwhile, entry door remodeling and replacement demand, which continues to represent a significantly larger share of total demand, declined at 7%. The total market declined by 4% versus 2023 and is expected to grow in 2025 through 2027.

Commercial Windows
The nonresidential glazing market decreased by 3% in 2024, with increases across all applications. New construction fell 5%, while renovation demand grew 2%.

Commercial Doors
In 2024, nonresidential construction demand for entry doors decreased by 2%. Looking forward, growth is expected in 2025 through 2027.

Residential Skylights
Residential skylights closed the year with a growth rate of 3% over 2023 volume. Skylight activity for new construction was up 4%, while remodeling and replacement skylight activity was up 3% in 2024 versus 2023.

Additional Reports
Additional and more detailed information on the residential and commercial fenestration markets is contained in the FGIA Study of the U.S. Market for Windows, Doors and Skylights, which includes all items listed below, including the latest statistical review and forecast.
• FGIA U.S. Industry Channel Distribution Report profiles the residential and nonresidential market for windows and doors as it flows through the identified distribution channels. This report was published in May 2024
• FGIA U.S. Industry Market Size Report quantifies residential and nonresidential market volumes, both historic and projected, as of May 2024.
• FGIA U.S. Industry Regional Statistical Review and Forecast details information on trends and product relationships. This is the latest report.

The updated FGIA U.S. Industry Statistical Review and Forecast, as well as the other reports listed above, are available for purchase from the FGIA Online Store.

For more information about FGIA and its activities, visit FGIAonline.org.

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