The market for curtain wall facades in Southeast Asia will reach a volume of $ 2.55 billion this year, which equates to a sales volume of 13.6 million square metres. In the ASEAN countries that were examined (Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam), the curtain wall market will continue to gain momentum over the next few years. This is shown in a study conducted by Interconnection Consulting.

Urbanisation is Driving the Market

The market for curtain wall facades will increase by 6.9% per annum for a total volume of $ 3.1 billion until 2022. Progressing urbanisation, the development of the construction sector, industrialisation and regarding mainly Thailand and the Philippines tourism, are the main factors behind this sustainable growth. Indonesia and the Philippines are not only the most populous countries in the ASEAN economic area, but also the ones with the strongest growth. Vietnam is also one of the fastest-growing economies, with average growth of 6.8% annually until 2022. In this case, it is the relocation of factories from China to Vietnam that has lead to an increased demand. Malaysia, too, is showing no signs of slower growth, while Singapore and Thailand will be sluggish in the future. “According to our analysis, we can say that the ASEAN economy is currently heavily influenced by local economic development programs and the complicated dynamics of the US-China trade war,” said Vito Graziano, the author of the study.

Average Prices are Rising

As far as the materials used are concerned, the market is clearly dominated by aluminum-glass facades, with a share of 85.1%. Expert interviews show that this material remains the clear frontrunner because of its strength, durability and cost-effectiveness. Accordingly, steel and glass constructions only account for 8%. Overall, the new construction sector has a share of 85.7%, while the renovation sector hardly plays a role. Office buildings are the largest sales segment with a share of almost 30 percent. Of the three most important facade types, element facades show the biggest potential for growth, ahead  of post & beam facades and window ribbons. Although average prices have been stable in the past, they are steadily rising as a result of the US-China trade war.

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