Curtains, interior blinds and valances market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Estonian market for curtains, interior blinds and valances expanded from 4 411 тыс. м² to 6 020 тыс. м² in volume. This growth was primarily driven by the entry of smart, motorized curtains from companies like Somfy Baltics, which allowed control via smartphones and tablets, and increasing consumer interest in blackout curtains for light regulation and energy savings. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further amplified demand as home comfort and interior upgrades gained importance.

From 2021 onward, market volume contracted, falling to 2 974 тыс. м² by 2024. During this period, product innovation continued with the introduction of versatile solutions like Allusion-type curtains, and online sales channels expanded with faster delivery options. The ongoing emphasis on smart, automated systems and energy-efficient designs persisted, but physical market volume declined. In value terms, the market showed resilience, reaching 17 661 тыс. $ US in 2024, indicating a shift towards higher-value products.

Production curtains, interior blinds and valances in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's production of curtains, interior blinds, and valances declined in 2021 after two years of growth. The output was valued at 14,928 thousand US dollars, marking a 6.0% decrease from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production increased by 17.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 15,884 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 15.9%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Following two years of gains, Estonia's production volume of curtains, interior blinds, and valances declined in 2021. The country produced 3,713 thousand square meters, representing a significant drop of 24.2% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production increased by 5.6%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.8%. The peak volume was recorded in 2020 at 4,901 thousand square meters, with the largest annual increase occurring in 2019 at 31.8%.

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

Exports curtains, interior blinds and valances from Estonia

Exports in kind, K m²

The market showed an unstable trend over the analyzed period. In 2019, exports reached their lowest point at 301 thousand square meters, with a decline of 31.4% that year. By 2021, deliveries from Estonia surged to 899 thousand square meters, a sharp increase of 125.7% year-over-year. This resulted in a threefold difference between the minimum in 2019 and the maximum in 2021.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Finland, and Norway were the top buyers of curtains, interior blinds, and valances from Estonia in terms of volume. Sweden accounted for 55.5% of exports, Finland for 18.1%, and Norway for 5.2%. Together, these three countries represented 78.8% of Estonia's total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Estonia's exports of curtains, interior blinds, and valances increased in 2021. The value reached 3,368 thousand US dollars, up 26.0% from 2020. Over the 2018–2021 period, exports grew by 16.9%, averaging an annual rate of 5.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 2,673 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 5.2%.

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

Throughout 2018–2021, Finland, Sweden, and France remained the key markets for Estonia's exports of curtains, interior blinds, and valances in value terms. Together, these three countries accounted for 76.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports curtains, interior blinds and valances to Estonia

Imports in kind, K m²

Estonia's imports of curtains, interior blinds, and valances increased for the third consecutive year in 2021. The volume reached 1,000 thousand square meters, up 2.7% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 16.7%, with an average annual increase of 5.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China, Poland, and the Netherlands were the main suppliers of curtains, interior blinds, and valances to Estonia in terms of volume. China held 64.1% of imports, Poland 14.7%, and the Netherlands 3.6%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 82.4% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Estonia's imports of curtains, interior blinds, and valances increased for the third year in a row in 2021. The value rose to 6,335 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial advance of 45.5% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018–2021 period, imports surged by 91.4%, averaging an annual growth rate of 24.1%.

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

In 2018–2021, China, Poland, and the Netherlands continued to be the primary suppliers of curtains, interior blinds, and valances to Estonia in value terms. China accounted for 48.1% of imports, Poland for 23.8%, and the Netherlands for 4.1%. Together, these three countries formed 76.0% of total imports in value terms.

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

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