Plastic shutters and blinds market in Slovakia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the physical volume of the plastic shutters and blinds market in Slovakia expanded by over 60%, reaching nearly 3 000 t. This surge was supported by a shift in consumer preferences toward modern, energy-efficient shading systems and the emergence of new product segments such as motorized blinds and smart shading solutions. Established manufacturers simultaneously modernized production facilities, adopting Industry 4.0 standards to improve efficiency and output.

Market volume entered a contraction phase from 2020, declining to 2 500 t in 2020 and further to 2 100 t in 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic boosted interest in self-installable products and exterior shading systems that improve building energy efficiency, while new products with integrated insect screens added functionality. Despite these innovations and an ongoing industry focus on design, expanded custom-made ranges, and service offerings, the market volume continued to shrink, falling to approximately 1 600 t by 2022.

In the following years, the market volume showed relative stability in 2023 at 1 560 t, then dropped sharply to around 1 070 t in 2024. No specific market drivers for this recent period were highlighted in the available sources.

Production plastic shutters and blinds in Slovakia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The market showed significant volatility during this period. Production reached its lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2018, with an 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Slovakia's output of plastic shutters and blinds was valued at 10 695 K $ US, representing a 16.5% contraction compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 18 036 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 29.0%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 77.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Production bottomed in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 2-fold difference. In 2020, Slovakia produced 2 555 t of plastic shutters and blinds, down 7.6% from the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 799 t. The largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 99.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports plastic shutters and blinds from Slovakia

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited considerable volatility during these years. Export volumes dropped to their minimum in 2019 and climbed to their maximum in 2018, showing a 2.4-fold shift. In 2020, Slovakia exported 656 t of plastic shutters and blinds, indicating a moderate 8.7% increase compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 604 t, while the maximum was in 2018 at 1 473 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 59.0%, and the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 119.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Croatia, and Germany were the top buyers of plastic shutters and blinds from Slovakia, accounting for 47.1%, 13.9%, and 13.1% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three markets represented 74.0% of Slovakia's total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market was characterized by volatility during this period. Exports varied from a low in 2017 to a high in 2020, showing a 4-fold difference. In 2020, Slovakia's exports of plastic shutters and blinds totaled 7 369 K $ US, reflecting an abrupt 53.0% year-over-year gain. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 7.5%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 179.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three main markets—Czechia, Hungary, and Germany—together absorbed 72.4% of the total value of plastic shutters and blinds exported from Slovakia.

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

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

Imports plastic shutters and blinds to Slovakia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, Slovakia's imports of foreign plastic shutters and blinds declined. In 2020, imports were recorded at 560 t, corresponding to a 28.8% fall compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 26%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 787 t, and the largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 52.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia, Poland, and Hungary formed the main cluster of markets for Slovakia's imports in kind, accounting for 31.9%, 24.3%, and 15.8% of imports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 72.0% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of plastic shutters and blinds to Slovakia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 9 040 K $ US, up 28.5% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 96.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 25.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia, Germany, and Poland were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of imports in value terms for plastic shutters and blinds to Slovakia, accounting for 41.2%, 14.6%, and 12.4% of imports, respectively. Together, these three markets represented 68.2% of total import flows.

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

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