EPDs for Wood Doors in Europe: The Data‑Based Guide
If you make timber doors, wooden interior doors, or door sets, this is the market snapshot you need for 2026. We pulled the most recent public registry data to show who is publishing, which program operators are used, and how PCR choices are shifting. Use this to plan renewals, time new declarations, and benchmark against competitors.
What counts in this guide
Wood doors here means timber doors and wooden interior doors sold in Europe, typically MasterFormat 08 scope for door leaves, frames, and complete door sets. The lens is the last five calendar years of current, publicly listed product‑specific EPDs.
The market in numbers
The category shows 45 current EPDs from 10 manufacturers across 2 program operators and 4 PCRs. The latest entry was issued on Jul 17, 2024 by COMEC for "Bloc‑porte gamme réemploi" under INIES with an expiry on Jul 17, 2029. That single line says a lot about where momentum sits.
Who is actually publishing
A handful of manufacturers carry most of the volume. DEYA and KEYOR each account for 11 current EPDs. POLYTECH contributes 7. Moelven has 4. CETIH MACHECOUL adds 4. Smaller contributions come from BREHERET, COMEC, Helland Møbler AS, VikØrsta AS, and XIDOOR FRANCE. Read that list and you can hear the French market footprint, which matters for channel strategy and where to prioritize translations.
Program operators used in Europe for wood doors
Two operators dominate issuance in this set. INIES hosts 39 EPDs from 7 different manufacturers, so it is a shared home rather than a single‑client island. EPD Norway carries 6 EPDs across 3 manufacturers, which signals a Nordic path that competitors are comfortable with. If you sell in France, INIES is the common path. If the Nordics are core, EPD Norway is a credible route. Both are recognized by specifiers across the EU.
PCRs chosen and why it matters
PCRs are the rulebook of Monopoly. Ignore it and the game falls apart. Four PCR tracks are in play here:
| PCR | Current EPDs | Latest expiry seen |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainability of construction works, EN 15804 National addition A1 (France) | 26 | Dec 20, 2027 |
| Sustainability of construction works, EN 15804 National addition A2 (France) | 13 | Jul 17, 2029 |
| NPCR 015 Part B for Wood and wood‑based products | 5 | Jan 2, 2029 |
| NPCR 014 Part B for Windows and Doors | 1 | Sep 14, 2027 |
Two signals stand out. First, A1 still accounts for the largest share, which means many declarations face renewals in the next two years. Second, A2 is rising, giving newer EPDs a longer runway before the next update. Teams planning 2026 work should evaluate moving to A2 where fit is clear, and keep an eye on French national additions if France is a key market.
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Release rhythm, at a glance
Here is the issuance cadence for current EPDs still valid today.
| Year | EPDs issued |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 0 |
The drop in 2024 and the zero visible in 2025 may reflect program operator backlogs and registry ingestion timing rather than a real pause in work. Many manufacturers quietly renew or switch PCR tracks late in the year, then entries appear months later in consolidated registries.
Expiries to watch in 2026 through 2029
Renewal timing is commercial. If your EPD is close to expiring, bids can stall while buyers wait for updated numbers.
- 2026 shows 13 expiries. Most are from the French A1 national addition, with one from NPCR 015. The French set clusters between Sep 1 and Dec 13.
- 2027 has 15 expiries. Fourteen are French A1 between Jul 1 and Dec 20, and one NPCR 014 on Sep 14.
- 2028 brings 12 expiries. Nine are on the French A2 track from Jul 19 to Oct 10. Three are NPCR 015 between Jun 26 and Dec 13.
- 2029 tapers to 5 expiries, including four French A2 entries between May 30 and Jul 17, and one NPCR 015 on Jan 2.
If your renewal lands in the busy late‑year windows, lock reviewers and data owners early so approvals do not bottleneck.
How often do teams use an external EPD service provider
Seven of the current declarations list a third‑party EPD consultant or service provider. That is roughly one in six. When teams do partner, it is often to shorten the data chase and keep plant staff on production instead of spreadsheet archaeology. If you prefer a white‑glove model, an EPD service provider like Parq can absorb the heavy data collection, align PCR selection with your competitive set, and publish with the operator you choose.
Manufacturer highlights you can benchmark against
- DEYA and KEYOR are the volume leaders at 11 current EPDs each, which often correlates with broad product lines and site‑specific declarations.
- COMEC’s July 2024 entry is notable for reuse framing, a trend we expect to see more in door portfolios as circular design moves from pilot to standard.
- The Norwegian cluster, including Moelven and Helland Møbler AS, shows that wood door EPDs are not a France‑only story.
Notably absent in current European wood‑door listings
As of Jan 21, 2026, two big names do not show current product‑specific EPDs for European wood doors in the public registries most specifiers rely on. Masonite Europe shows no current entries. Porta KMI Poland also shows no current entries. If either is on your bid list, this gap can be your opening. If you are one of them and reading this, the fastest path is to scope a focused first wave that covers top sellers, then expand once the process is humming. That is how leaders reclaim spec share quickly.
Picking the right PCR and operator this year
Start with your competitors. If your primary competitors publish under INIES with the French A2 addition, that is likely the smoothest fit for comparability. If your sales are Nordic‑weighted, NPCR options and EPD Norway can simplify reviewer expectations. Choose the rulebook that your buyers already see in submittals, then optimize system boundaries and scenarios to reflect your real production rather than generic defaults. A PCR is not just compliance, it is your scoreboard.
Practical playbook to move now
Pick a reference year, confirm data owners, and decide on 1 to 3 hero SKUs that cover most revenue. Identify where A2 adoption gives you a longer runway. Reserve verifier time before the pre‑holiday rush. If internal bandwidth is tight, bring in an experienced partner early. A week of calendar time saved in data collection often buys you several weeks in sales cycles later. Reliable cost averages are hard to pin down because scope varies, yet the commercial return typically dwarfs the outlay once you win a single mid‑sized project.
Want the full dataset and a sanity check
If you want the complete up‑to‑date background data behind this article, or a quick, free sparring session to pick the best fit PCR and program operator for your wood doors based on your competitive landscape, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a message. Happy to hop on a fast call and share the files. We can also review your plant data model and flag easy wins. That is usually the part teams appreciates most.
Data notes
This analysis uses the global public registry of product‑specific EPDs that most architects and specifiers consult. Due to normal loading delays, some entries issued in the second half of 2025 may not yet appear. Where trustworthy numbers were missing, we kept the narrative qualitative rather than guessing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which European program operators are most common for wood door EPDs right now?
INIES hosts the clear majority of current EPDs in this set, with EPD Norway used by several Nordic manufacturers. Both are recognized across the EU and support EN 15804 based declarations.
Is it better to use EN 15804 A1 or A2 for new EPDs in 2026?
Many current EPDs still sit on A1, but newer issues increasingly use the A2 national addition. A2 generally offers a longer runway before renewal and better alignment with recent program expectations.
How soon should we start if our EPD expires late in 2026?
Plan several months ahead. Late‑year verifier capacity gets tight, and French A1 renewals cluster from September to December. Early scoping avoids bottlenecks.
Do EPD consultants materially speed up the process?
Yes in many cases. In this dataset about one in six current EPDs lists an external service provider. Outsourcing data collection and project management can cut weeks from timelines while keeping engineers focused on production.
What if our competitors publish under a different program operator?
Match the operator and PCR your buyers see most. This ensures apples‑to‑apples comparisons and smoother submittal reviews, then optimize your LCA model within that framework.
About the Author
With a passion for sustainability and a love for complex data, Toby helps manufacturers efficiently collect data from across their organization and get their EPDs done right. He’s especially interested in how AI can support human expertise, helping R&D and factory teams work faster, smarter, and with less friction.
