Bifold Doors Market Size - By Material, By Operation Type, By Application, By Distribution Channel, Growth Forecast, 2025 - 2034

Bifold Doors Market Size

The bifold doors market size was estimated at USD 11 billion in 2024. The market is expected to grow from USD 11.6 billion in 2025 to USD 21.4 billion in 2034, at a CAGR of 7.7%, according to latest report published by Global Market Insights Inc.

The bifold doors market has been driven greatly by the increased demand for seamless indoor-outdoor living environments, particularly in home and hospitality applications. This demand prioritizes large quantities of natural light, expandable space that either remains separate or dynamically connects the indoor environments with the outdoor landscape. More significantly, contemporary architecture continues to look for ways utilize these elements to promote occupant well-being and perceived property value.
 

The manual bifold doors category leads the market generally because there is a high cost differential between these and more luxurious motorized doors. Their mechanical operation is relatively accessible, resulting in less manufacturing and installation time. Lower costs provide access to manual doors in a greater number of residential and commercial projects. Affordability, reliability, and minimal maintenance still strategies for service-oriented buyers seeking functional reliability.
 

North America is still the largest bifold door market, fueled by the active residential construction sector, and strong uptake of contemporary architectural design models by consumers. There is a culture of expanding indoor living spaces and integrating natural elements into home design which is consistently demonstrated through bifold opportunities. This is further supported by places like the United States and Canada investing considerably into upscale housing opportunities, often referred to as upscaling or gentrification, where bifold doors are often included in the scope of work. This is also often done to enhance property value and appeal.
 

Bifold Doors Market Trends

• Bifold doors are being incorporated into smart home systems that can be operated remotely via smartphone applications, through voice commands, and through automated opening and closing from environmental sensors. This improves ease of use, accessibility and energy efficiency.
   
• There is a growing demand for bifold doors made of recycled aluminum, or sustainably sourced wood (FSC-certified) and composite products. Also, manufacturers are promoting the recyclability of glass, as well as the overall reduction in impact on the environment.
   
• The market tends toward bifold doors that minimize frames and maximize the glass area, especially with aluminum products. This will maximize unobstructed vistas, while providing more daylight at home and gives a contemporary feel.
   
• Security features in bifold doors improvements, such as multipoint locking points, reinforced frames, and shatter resistant glass or laminated glass systems feature to improve security. Some door designs also include access to enhance security to smart security alarms and some access to monitoring for increased peace of mind.
   
• Consumers are also looking at more customization options for bifold doors to work with different finishes, colors, and styles of hardware that works to suit their own design schemes and the personal preferences of the homeowner.
   

Bifold Doors Market Analysis

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Based on material, the bifold doors market is divided wood, aluminium, vinyl, composite (wood-clad), steel, and glass. The wood segment dominated the bifold doors market, accounting for around 31% in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 8% through 2034.
 

• By far the largest market sector is occupied by the wood group, which has lengthily been appreciated for its natural beauty and versatility. Wood bifold doors offer an undoubtedly classic, timeless aesthetic that suit a multitude of designs; everything from classical and traditional to modern. They can also be painted or stained to match other elements in the design scheme.
   
• Wood is popular because of its strength and good insulation. Wood is significantly lighter weight compared to heavy materials like steel and aluminum, the solid wood in bifold door systems inherently has good thermal insulation property. Solid wood will regulate and preserve internal temperatures with very minimal energy consumption and therefore improve a home's energy rating.
   

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Based on application, the bifold doors market is segmented into residential, commercial and industrial. Residential dominates the market with 54% share in 2024, and the segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 8% from 2025 to 2034.
 

• The residential segment of the bifold doors market is the largest segment due to the attractiveness to homeowners and their offerings regarding look and function. Bifold doors offer seamless transitions between indoor/outdoor living and create maximum ambiance, natural light, and ventilation, which are highly coveted features for a new build or renovation. The flexibility of bifold doors makes them suitable for various applications within residential spaces.
   
• Homeowners see a lot of positive impact that bifold doors can have on their living spaces and usable space. This is more prevalent with the trending need for open concepts into the home. Consumer preference has shifted towards a modernized aesthetic with homes now being utilized in renovations and modernization work, both of which continue to expand the bifold door.
   
• For example, bifold doors are commonplace in residential applications to open up living rooms and kitchens to patios, gardens and decks expanding the footprint of living space. Also, they can serve as room dividers or wardrobe doors, or even simply to service balcony space. Bifold doors offer multiple opportunities in various spaces for the homeowner.
   

Based on operation type, the bifold doors market is segmented into manual bifold doors, and motorized/remote-controlled bifold doors.
 

• Manual bifold doors dominate the market because they are much more economical, so many customers can afford them. The ability to offer manual bifold doors is desirable, and for that reason, most manufacturers focus on developing and producing manual bifold doors.
   
• The other reason is that they are easier to manufacture and to install, which gives substantial savings - all of which can help to keep the overall project cost down. Bidders and buyers alike will be looking at overall values, especially in residential renovations and new buildings, where value and budget delivery is essential.
   
• Manual bifold doors are often chosen by homeowners because they want to make the most of their limited budget, and bifold doors can visually retain a seamless indoor outdoor flow, while equally providing valuable usage to connected areas like patios or conservatories. You will also see manual bifold doors being used by a lot of smaller commercial/retail establishments, like many cafes or independent retail stores, where there are low maintenance expectations and integrity to be relied upon instead of a possibly more expensive, more complex and high-maintenance automatic door or partition system.
   

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In 2024, the U.S contributed significantly to the bifold doors market, generating revenue of USD 2.7 billion.
 

• North America accounts for a large revenue share in the global bifold doors market, thanks to a rapidly growing construction sector as well as a strong consumer preference for modern aesthetics. 
   
• In North America especially, there is a major emphasis on seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces, mainly in residential space, thus increasing the demand for bifold doors, a seamless connection to patios, gardens, and decks. 
   
• An increased focus is placed on energy efficiency and sustainability for in use and construction which also promotes bifold doors. Consumers and builders are in search of bifold doors that have better insulation and energy performance, and of opportunistic products that align with building green.
   

Europe bifold doors market holds second largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at 7.5% during the forecast period.
 

• Europe has a large share of the bifold doors market also, with continued innovations with a focus on sustainability in an otherwise mature market.  Market needs in Germany, France, and the UK often center on usage of sustainable materials like wood and aesthetically pleasing. 
   

Asia Pacific is the fastest growing region and is expected to grow at 8.3% during the forecast period.
 

• It is projected that the bifold door market in the Asia Pacific region will grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This growth is driven by increasing home improvements, growing construction industry, and growing disposable incomes, especially in the countries of China and India.
   

Bifold Doors Market Share

• The top 5 companies in the bifold doors industry are Andersen Corporation, JELD-WEN, Inc., Pella Corporation, NanaWall Systems, Inc. and Origin Frames Ltd. contributing around 23% of the market in 2024.
   
• Andersen Corporation is a leading manufacturer of windows and doors that offers bifold door systems for residential and commercial applications. It has a strong market position through its prominent brand reputation for quality and durability, as well as having a distribution footprint across North America.
   
• ELD-WEN amounts the second ranking in terms of bifold doors market share, it offers a full line of residential interior and exterior doors with patio doors, folding/sliding wall systems included among its products. They are also heroically positioned in the bifold doors market due to their global distribution with many diverse product lines, offering many different brands in the industry.
   
• Pella Corporation is known for its craftsmanship, sustainability, and energy efficiency across the company's windows and doors product line, including bifold doors. The company has a strong market position due to its consistent innovation in more custom and direct approaches throughout the demand for high-efficiency product lines.
   
• NanaWall Systems is known for its customizability and the opening glass wall systems. They offer precision-engineered folding and sliding glass doors and its unique position in the market comes from offering over 50 unique high-quality systems that have sound control, security, and extreme comfort for multiple climates.
   
• Origin Frames Ltd is leading the world as a high volume manufacturer of bespoke aluminium bifold doors and windows, and is strongest in the UK market.
   

Bifold Doors Market Companies

Major players operating in the bifold doors industry are:

• Andersen Corporation
• ATIS Group
• AWM Building Maintenance
• BiFolds BiDesign Ltd.
• Chase Windows Co.
• Cascade Windows Inc.
• Euramax Solutions Limited
• JELD-WEN, Inc.
• Kloeber
• Nana Wall Systems, Inc.
• Origin Frames Ltd.
• Pella Corporation
• The Bifold Door Company
• Ply Gem Industries Inc.
• YKK Corporation
   
• AWM Building Maintenance, trading as AWM Windows and Doors, is a UK manufacturer and installer of uPVC and aluminum windows, doors, and conservatories, including bifold doors. Their considerable importance comes from their high-quality products, both regionally in South Yorkshire and deliveries across the UK to residential and commercial customers.
   
• BiFolds BiDesign Ltd. aims to design, manufacture and install bespoke aluminum bifold doors for residential and commercial customers from our workshop in Colchester, Essex and Pinner, UK. Their importance comes from high-quality customized solutions paying attention to durability and security (mult-point locking) and energy efficiency.
   
• Chase Windows Company, founded in 2002, a supply and install tailor-made PVCu, aluminum, and timber windows and doors, including bifold doors across London and Hertfordshire, UK. Their importance comes from providing a versatile choice of UK and continent manufactured products, a full 10-year insurance-backed guarantee, as well as extensive experience with over 7,500 installations.
   

Bifold Doors Industry News

• In June 2024, Origin launched the new Contemporary External Door, an aluminum external bi-fold system that has a very slim profile and offers 36mm sightlines, complete with future homes standard compliance (2025). The doors expands Origin's premium product offering, helping house-builders/partners get their compliant and reliable products much earlier and complement the Soho offering.
   
• In June 2024, NanaWall Systems launched folding glass walls designed and manufactured specifically for mid and high-rise buildings with higher windload and deflection requirements. This will ideally open new market segments for NanaWall, addressing the unique structural considerations for urban vertical construction and increase their product application versatility.
   
• In February 2024, Origin launched its Soho External Door, an aluminum bi-fold system with ultra-slim sightlines of only 36mm as well as 2025 compliance for new building regulations. Ultimately, Origin is able to become the market leader with a product that is aesthetically pleasing and future-proof, while aligning their products with the constant changes in design trends and building regulations.
   

The bifold doors market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue (USD Billion) and volume (Thousand Units) from 2021 to 2034, for full diversification.

Market, By Material

• Wood
• Aluminium
• Vinyl
• Composite (wood-clad)
• Steel
• Glass

Market, By Operation Type

• Manual Bifold Doors
• Motorized/Remote-Controlled Bifold Doors

Market, By Application  

• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial

Market, By Distribution Channel

• Direct sales
• Indirect sales

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Malaysia
  • Indonesia
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
• MEA
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • South Africa