Curtains, interior blinds and valances market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market for curtains, interior blinds, and valances in Denmark saw significant expansion from 2018 to 2021, with volume rising from 6.5 million m² to over 13.1 million m². This growth was supported by increasing consumer interest in customized, made-to-measure solutions for special window shapes and a shift toward practical, easy-to-maintain products like roller blinds. The emergence of smart home integration, including remotely controlled electric curtains, also began shaping demand during these years.

After peaking in 2021, market volume fluctuated, declining to 8.7 million m² in 2022 before recovering to 11.9 million m² in 2023 and settling at 10.3 million m² in 2024. During this period, changing work habits, with more people working from home, drove higher demand for blackout roller blinds that offer improved light control and privacy. Decorative roller blinds with printed patterns and bold colors also gained popularity, reflecting a trend toward personalized interior decor, while vertical blinds were reintroduced with updated styles, emphasizing functional and affordable solutions.

Production curtains, interior blinds and valances in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's production of curtains, interior blinds, and valances has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the output value reached 36 838 K $ US, marking a significant increase of 13.7% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 31.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 9.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Denmark's production of curtains, interior blinds, and valances has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 872.6 K m², showing a moderate rise of 6.6% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 32.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 10.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Exports curtains, interior blinds and valances from Denmark

Exports in kind, K m²

Denmark's exports of curtains, interior blinds, and valances have risen for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 5 329 K m², an increase of 8.4% over 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports expanded by 21.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 209 K m², which saw the largest decline of 4.3%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020, with a jump of 16.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden were the primary markets for Denmark's exports of curtains, interior blinds, and valances in volume terms. The Netherlands accounted for 31.1% of exports, Norway for 27.7%, and Sweden for 8.4%, collectively making up 67.2% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Denmark's exports of curtains, interior blinds, and valances have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export value reached 66 810 K $ US, reflecting a modest year-over-year uptick of 4.1%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 10.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Norway, Sweden, and the Netherlands were the key destinations for Denmark's exports of curtains, interior blinds, and valances in value terms. Norway represented 27.1% of exports, Sweden 16.9%, and the Netherlands 12.3%, together accounting for 56.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2021

Imports curtains, interior blinds and valances to Denmark

Imports in kind, K m²

Denmark's imports of curtains, interior blinds, and valances have grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports amounted to 17 561 K m², a substantial increase of 38.1% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports surged by 72.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 19.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

From 2018 to 2021, China, Germany, and Sweden were the main sources for Denmark's imports of curtains, interior blinds, and valances in volume terms, together absorbing 85.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Denmark's imports of curtains, interior blinds, and valances from abroad rebounded in 2021. Import value came to 58 000 K $ US, showing a robust year-over-year rise of 24.8%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 18.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2020 at 46 467 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 2.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018 to 2021, China, Germany, and Czechia formed the core group of markets for Denmark's imports of curtains, interior blinds, and valances in value terms. China accounted for 34.4% of imports, Germany for 21.2%, and Czechia for 14.6%, collectively representing 70.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2021