Aluminium Curtain Wall Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The global Aluminium curtain wall market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.50% during the period 2025-2034.

The Global Aluminium Curtain Wall Market Likely to be Driven by Increased Building and Construction Activity and Regulations Favouring Sustainable Solutions

Due to rising urbanization and expected increase in the number of commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential buildings, the global aluminium curtain wall market is expected to grow. The glass and aluminium curtain wall is built to withstand wind and earthquake stresses while limiting air leakage, controlling vapour diffusion, preventing rain penetration and surface and cavity condensation, limiting heat loss or gain, and withstanding noise and fire. Further, aluminium curtain walls are considered a sustainable and environmentally friendly solution.

This is an important factor as governments across the world are enforcing regulations that promote sustainable methods of building and construction. Aluminium is considered an environmentally friendly material as it can be recycled repeatedly without loss of intrinsic strength, flexibility and lightness. Further, recycling aluminium requires just 5% energy as that of the production of primary metal.

North America and Europe would be key markets. In the USA, commercial floor space is estimated to increase by more than 40% percent from 2016 to 2050. The market is also likely to be driven by growing building and construction activity in the Asia Pacific region. With governments looking to boost infrastructure in countries like India, the market is expected to witness increased demand.

Unitised aluminium curtain walls are more suited to high-rise commercial buildings, and are expected to be the driving market segment of the global aluminium curtain wall market.

Aluminium Curtain Wall Definition and Global Market Segmentation

The term curtain wall refers to a thin aluminium-framed wall. It can be filled with a variety of materials, such as glass, metal panels, or thin stones. The framework is attached to the structure of the building. It does not support the roof or the floor, rather, it relies on the construction of the building, particularly at the floor line. Curtain walls are prefabricated and assembled in a factory before being delivered to the job site. On the basis of how the components are put together, curtain wall systems can be broadly divided into Stick Curtain Wall System and Unitized Curtain Wall System. In stick curtain wall system, the components are pieced together one by one on the building's structure. This method is primarily employed in low-rise structures or in small areas. While this method involves lower shipping costs, time and labour costs involved run high. In unitized curtain wall system, the components are assembled at the factory and shipped to site as one unit. This system is more prevalent in high-rise constructions, and involves higher transportation charges.

Both unitized and stick-built systems could be interior or exterior glazed systems. Both have their own benefits and disadvantages.

Interior glazed systems permit installation of glass or opaque panels into curtain wall openings from the inside of the building. However, air infiltration is an issue associated with interior glazed systems. Such systems are usually indicated for applications involving limited interior obstructions to enable sufficient access to the curtain wall interior. Outsize glazing is generally indicated for low rise construction with easy access to the building. For high-rise construction, interior glazing is at times employed due to access and logistics of changing glass from a swing stage.

Curtain walls can also be classified as water managed or pressure-equalized systems.

By type, the market is segmented according to:

• Stick-built
• Semi-unitized
• Unitized

By application, the market is classified into:

• Commercial
• Residential

By region, the market is segmented into:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Key Industry Players in the Global Aluminium Curtain Wall Market

The report presents a detailed analysis of the following key players in the market, looking into their capacity, and latest developments like capacity expansions, plant turnarounds, and mergers and acquisitions:

• Alumil Aluminium Industry S. A.
• Reynaers Group
• Ponzio
• Hueck System GmbH & Co. KG
• RAICO Bautechnik GmbH
• Others

The report gives an in-depth insight into the industry by providing a SWOT analysis as well as an analysis of Porter’s Five Forces model.