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INTELLIGENCE: The UK Residential Doors Market reinvents itself with smarter design, sustainability and compliance
The UK residential doors market is undergoing a major transformation as manufacturers adapt to changing consumer demands, rising costs and new building regulations. According to Barbour ABI’s latest report, UK Residential Doors Market 2025–2029, the industry is shifting towards innovation, smarter materials and energy-efficient performance.
Despite a slow housing market, the sector remains resilient, with market value expected to reach £1.26 billion in 2024, equivalent to 10.6 million doors. While volumes have stabilised, higher-value products are driving growth as homeowners prioritise design, insulation, and sustainability.
Composite Doors Lead the Market in Performance and Value
Composite doors continue to outperform traditional materials due to their durability, energy efficiency and security. While interior doors account for more than 80% of total sales, external and patio doors are seeing the strongest value growth as consumers invest in curb appeal and long-term performance.
Smart Design, New Materials and Connected Living
Timber remains dominant by volume, but PVC-U and aluminium are gaining traction — especially in premium and replacement sectors. Design trends now centre on customisation, bold colours, larger glazed panels, and smart home integration, including connected locks and sensors.
Fire Safety Regulations Create a Growth Opportunity
Stricter post-Grenfell fire safety regulations have expanded the fire door market, now worth £195 million in 2024. Growth is strongest in multi-occupancy and three-storey homes, where compliance is driving specification upgrades and premiumisation.
Outlook: Long-Term Growth Driven by New Housing and Retrofit
Although short-term performance is limited by slow new-build and RMI activity, long-term prospects remain strong. The UK Government’s target to build 1.5 million new homes by 2030 will open new opportunities, particularly in the garage and replacement door segments, where homeowners are repurposing spaces for storage, leisure and EV charging.
Barbour ABI’s analysis provides essential insight for door manufacturers, installers and suppliers, helping the industry identify emerging value segments, respond to regulatory change, and align with consumer design trendsshaping the future of residential doors.
Why This Matters: The headline figure of 10.6 million doors is a relief to many involved in the UK residential doors market. The stability of the sector has been reinforced by the increasing importance of fire doors. This had led to the increase in numbers of fire doors being used as replacements. While the UK Government’s target to build 1.5 million news homes by 2030 looks rather optimistic, the underlying stability of the replacement market it a strong indicator of sector growth.
