Curtains, interior blinds and valances market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for curtains, interior blinds and valances in Croatia saw volume fluctuate between 3.7 million m² and 4.7 million m² from 2018 to 2024, with a dip in 2020. In value terms, the market experienced a contraction in 2019 and 2020 before entering a period of consistent growth, rising from $8.0 million in 2020 to $10.9 million in 2024.

The market's value expansion from 2021 onward was supported by several demand-side shifts. The rise of smart home systems, with the local market estimated at €215 million in 2024, increased interest in automated and responsive blinds. Furthermore, an 11% rise in residential burglaries in 2023-2024 heightened demand for security-focused window coverings. Concurrent interior design trends, such as the preference for natural materials like cotton and linen in curtains, also shaped consumer preferences and product offerings.

Production curtains, interior blinds and valances in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of curtains, interior blinds, and valances declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 1 426 thousand US dollars, marking a significant drop of 22.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 17.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 006 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 15.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, m²

Following a two-year rise, Croatia's production volume of curtains, interior blinds, and valances declined. In 2020, 39 013 square meters were produced, down by 26.1% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 7.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.4%. The peak volume was in 2019 at 52 765 square meters, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 14.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, m²

Exports curtains, interior blinds and valances from Croatia

Exports in kind, K m²

After a two-year increase, Croatia's exports of curtains, interior blinds, and valances declined. In 2020, the country exported 162 thousand square meters, a decrease of 22.6% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 14%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 209 thousand square meters, which also saw the largest increase of 43.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Slovenia were the key partners for Croatia's exports in kind. Serbia accounted for 26.5% of exports, Bosnia and Herzegovina for 22.5%, and Slovenia for 15.2%. Together, these three countries represented 64.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Croatia exported 539 thousand US dollars worth of curtains, interior blinds, and valances in 2020, which was 53.5% lower than in 2019. The peak value was in 2019 at 1 158 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 75.7% also occurring that year. From 2019 to 2020, the market experienced a peak-to-trough amplitude of 2.2 times.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the leading destinations for Croatia's exports in value terms were Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro. Bosnia and Herzegovina accounted for 25.2% of exports, Serbia for 17.4%, and Montenegro for 13.8%. Collectively, these three countries made up 56.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports curtains, interior blinds and valances to Croatia

Imports in kind, K m²

After a two-year rise, Croatia's imports of curtains, interior blinds, and valances declined. In 2020, the country imported approximately 3 792 thousand square meters, down by 15.0% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 25.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.9%. The highest volume was in 2019 at 4 460 thousand square meters, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 39.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Germany, and China were the primary suppliers of curtains, interior blinds, and valances to Croatia. Poland accounted for 43.1% of imports in kind, Germany for 19.6%, and China for 11.0%. Together, these three countries represented 73.7% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year uptick, Croatia's imports of foreign curtains, interior blinds, and valances declined. In 2020, imports were recorded at 7 150 thousand US dollars, reflecting a robust drop of 11.9% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 16.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%. The maximum value was in 2019 at 8 117 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 26.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland, Germany, and Hungary were the largest suppliers of curtains, interior blinds, and valances to Croatia in value terms. Poland accounted for 26.3% of imports, Germany for 26.1%, and Hungary for 11.6%. Together, these three countries formed 64.0% of total imports.

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

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