Curtains, interior blinds and valances market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for curtains and interior blinds in Germany experienced a notable uplift from 2020, driven by increased home renovation and construction activity. This period saw a significant boost from technological innovations, as the spread of smart home systems heightened consumer demand for motorized and automated window coverings, leading to expanded production and imports of these products.

Consumer preferences shifted towards more functional and aesthetically pleasing designs, marked by a resurgence of curtains alongside blinds. The growing use of durable, cost-effective materials like polyester and a rising demand for energy-efficient and sustainable options supported market stability and growth in physical volume through 2023, despite a temporary dip in 2021 linked to pandemic-related restrictions and demand fluctuations.

The market volume in physical terms reached 113.7 million square meters in 2023, supported by the continued adoption of smart controls and energy-saving features. It then adjusted to 98.8 million square meters in 2024, as the integration of smart home technologies further influenced product offerings and consumption patterns.

Production curtains, interior blinds and valances in Germany

According to Faostat, there is no production of curtains, interior blinds and valances in Germany.

Exports curtains, interior blinds and valances from Germany

Exports in kind, M m²

Germany's exports of curtains, interior blinds, and valances have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country exported 77.9 million square meters of these products, marking a significant 16.1% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 150.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 35.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, M m²

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of curtains, interior blinds, and valances in physical terms were distributed across a diverse range of partner countries. Poland accounted for 14.4% of these exports, the Netherlands for 9.4%, and Austria for 8.8%. Together, these three countries made up just 32.6% of the total export volume.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's exports of curtains, interior blinds, and valances in value terms have also risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the export value reached 306.7 million US dollars, showing a modest 1.4% increase compared to 2019. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 22.6%, with an average annual rate of 7.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the value-based export portfolio for curtains, interior blinds, and valances from Germany was quite broad. Switzerland led with 14.1% of the export value, followed by Austria at 10.6%, and the Netherlands at 9.3%. Combined, these three countries represented only 34.0% of the total export flows.

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

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

Imports curtains, interior blinds and valances to Germany

Imports in kind, M m²

Germany's imports of curtains, interior blinds, and valances in physical terms have increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 173.5 million square meters, up 12.8% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 30%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.1%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 127.6 million square meters, which saw a decline of 4.4% that year. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase, with imports jumping by 20.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, M m²

From 2017 to 2020, China was the dominant source for Germany's imports of curtains, interior blinds, and valances in physical terms, accounting for 51.5% of the total. Poland contributed 10.9%, and Turkey 9.2%. Together, these three countries made up 71.7% of all import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's imports of curtains, interior blinds, and valances in value terms have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value reached 496.8 million US dollars, reflecting a 2.2% increase year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 8.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the main destinations for Germany's imports of curtains, interior blinds, and valances in value terms were China, with 34.5% of the import value, Poland at 12.7%, and Czechia at 12.1%. Together, these three countries accounted for 59.3% of the total import flows.

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

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