Plastic shutters and blinds market in Slovenia

Earlier Report Observations

The Slovenian market for plastic shutters and blinds experienced notable volatility in physical volume from 2018 to 2024. After reaching a peak of 1 800 t in 2019, market size contracted over the subsequent three years, falling to 1 309 t in 2022. A partial recovery to 1 542 t occurred in 2023, followed by a significant drop to 1 141 t in 2024.

In value terms, the market followed a different trajectory, with the highest value of 23.8 million $ US recorded in 2023. This divergence suggests shifts in product mix or average prices during the period. During 2022, regional developments included the acquisition of Polish sunshade specialist Droma-Sunshade Experts by Hunter Douglas, which altered the competitive landscape for exterior shading solutions in Central Europe. Broader European trends, such as rising demand for energy-efficient and smart window coverings, continued to influence product offerings.

Production plastic shutters and blinds in Slovenia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Slovenia's production of plastic shutters and blinds declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 7 333 thousand US dollars, marking a significant drop of 21.4% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 23.9%, with an average annual decline of 8.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 9 847 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 2.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Following two years of growth, Slovenia's production of plastic shutters and blinds decreased. In 2020, the country produced 518.8 tonnes, down 34.5% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production declined by 23.5%, averaging an 8.5% annual decrease. The peak was in 2019 with 792.4 tonnes, while 2018 saw the largest rise of 12.6%.

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

Exports plastic shutters and blinds from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Slovenia exported 258 tonnes of plastic shutters and blinds, a notable decline of 18.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 58.1%, with an average annual drop of 25.2%. The sharpest decrease occurred in 2018 at 52.6%, while 2019 saw an increase of 8.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia, France, and Bosnia and Herzegovina were the core markets for Slovenia's exports of plastic shutters and blinds in volume terms. Croatia accounted for 32.6% of exports, France for 21.8%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 11.0%, together making up 65.3% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Slovenia's cross-border shipments of plastic shutters and blinds amounted to 2 543 thousand US dollars, down 21.8% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 43.6%, equating to an annualized decline of 17.4%. The largest drop was in 2018 at 36.5%, while 2019 saw an increase of 13.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Croatia, Austria, and Italy—dominated Slovenia's exports of plastic shutters and blinds in value terms, collectively accounting for 62.4% of total exports.

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

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

Imports plastic shutters and blinds to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Slovenia imported about 1 282 tonnes of plastic shutters and blinds, a slight reduction of 3.1% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 16.7%, with an average annual increase of 5.3%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 782 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 1 322 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 28.8%, and the biggest rise was in 2019 at 69.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Belgium, and Germany were the main sources for Slovenia's imports of plastic shutters and blinds in volume terms. Poland contributed 45.7% of imports, Belgium 20.6%, and Germany 19.9%, together representing 86.1% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Slovenia's imports of plastic shutters and blinds declined. In 2020, imports were valued at approximately 12 236 thousand US dollars, a minor fall of 0.6% from the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 13.8%, with an average annual growth of 4.4%. The peak value was in 2019 at 12 312 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 12.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Poland, and Belgium led as the top suppliers of plastic shutters and blinds to Slovenia in value terms. Germany accounted for 33.5% of imports, Poland for 26.2%, and Belgium for 22.7%, jointly making up 82.5% of total imports.

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

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