Curtains, interior blinds and valances market in Belgium

Earlier Report Observations

The market for curtains, interior blinds and valances in Belgium demonstrated notable volatility in value from 2018 to 2024. After starting the period at 106.8 million USD, the market contracted over two consecutive years, falling to 92.6 million USD by 2020.

A recovery followed in 2021, lifting the market size to 104.3 million USD, but this gain was reversed the next year with a drop to 93.2 million USD. The most significant expansion occurred in 2023, when the market reached a peak of 113.1 million USD, before declining again to 101.6 million USD in 2024.

Production curtains, interior blinds and valances in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Belgium's production of curtains, interior blinds, and valances declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 47 209 thousand US dollars, marking a controlled decline of 5.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 11.4%, with an annualized rate of 4.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 54 777 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 2.8% that year. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with an 8.9% drop.

Annual dynamics of production in Belgium in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Following two years of growth, Belgium's production volume of curtains, interior blinds, and valances declined. In 2020, 8 167 thousand square meters were produced, indicating a decrease of 13.5% from the year before. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 3.9%, with an annualized rate of 1.3%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 9 440 thousand square meters, which also saw the largest increase of 6.7% that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Exports curtains, interior blinds and valances from Belgium

Exports in kind, K m²

After a two-year decline, Belgium's export volume of curtains, interior blinds, and valances increased. In 2020, exports reached 2 280 thousand square meters, representing a 51.8% rise over the previous year. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 28.2%, with an annualized rate of 10.4%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 502 thousand square meters, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 50.4% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, France, and Luxembourg were the key destinations for Belgium's exports in kind. The Netherlands accounted for 41.0% of exports, France for 21.6%, and Luxembourg for 12.4%, together making up 74.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of curtains, interior blinds, and valances exported from Belgium declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 11 426 thousand US dollars, reflecting a moderate fall of 6.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 4.8%, with an annualized rate of 1.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 12 654 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 5.5% that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, France, and Luxembourg formed the core group of markets for Belgium's exports in value terms. The Netherlands represented 43.9% of exports, France 23.6%, and Luxembourg 3.9%, together accounting for 71.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2017-2020

Imports curtains, interior blinds and valances to Belgium

Imports in kind, K m²

Cross-border shipments of curtains, interior blinds, and valances into Belgium increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, import volume amounted to 14 408 thousand square meters, showing no significant change from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 26.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 12 471 thousand square meters, which saw the largest decline of 36.4% that year. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with a 15.4% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—the Netherlands, China, and Germany—together accounted for 66.7% of total imports in kind of curtains, interior blinds, and valances to Belgium.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of curtains, interior blinds, and valances imported into Belgium declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 56 840 thousand US dollars, representing a moderate decline of 6.5% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 5.1%, with an annualized rate of 1.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 64 656 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 7.9% that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Germany, and China continued to be the main suppliers of curtains, interior blinds, and valances to Belgium in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 27.8% of imports, Germany for 15.9%, and China for 10.5%, jointly forming 54.1% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2017-2020