The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released its latest U.S. Industry Statistical Review and Forecast. offering 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 to 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,” says 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 percent in 2024 due to significant declines in multi-family (25 percent), while single-family and manufactured housing 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 percent in 2024. The demand for windows in new housing increased by 1 percent in 2024, with a decrease of 1 percent forecasted for 2025. According to the forecast, next year’s demand will increase by 3 percent before a decline of 2 percent in 2027. Meanwhile, remodeling and replacement window demand fell by 5 percent in 2024 and is forecast to shrink by 1 percent in 2025, with slow growth of 1 to 2 percent in 2026 and 2027.
Residential Doors
In the residential market, the 2024 new construction demand for entry doors declined by less than 1 percent. Meanwhile, entry door remodeling and replacement demand, which continues to represent a significantly larger share of total demand, fell by 7 percent. The total market declined by 4 percent versus 2023 and is expected to grow in 2025 through 2027.
Commercial Windows
The non-residential glazing market decreased by 3 percent in 2024, with increases across all applications. New construction fell 5 percent, while renovation demand grew 2 percent.
Commercial Doors
In 2024, non-residential construction demand for entry doors decreased by 2 percent. Looking forward, growth is expected in 2025 through 2027.
Residential Skylights
Residential skylights closed the year with a 3 percent growth rate over the 2023 volume. Skylight activity for new construction was up 4 percent, while remodeling and replacement skylight activity was up 3 percent 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 non-residential 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 non-residential 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 and the other reports listed above are available from the FGIA Online Store.
