The external blinds market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The external blinds market has seen strong growth in recent years. It will grow from $13.54 billion in 2024 to $14.69 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 8.5%.
The growth is driven by increased demand for energy-efficient solutions, higher interest in aesthetic home improvements, awareness of UV protection, urbanization, and rising disposable incomes.
The external blinds market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The external blinds market is projected to grow to $20.11 billion by 2029 with a CAGR of 8.2%.
Growth is attributed to the rising demand for energy-efficient solutions, smart home technology adoption, increased construction, UV protection awareness, outdoor living space trends, and regulatory energy conservation incentives. Trends include smart tech integration, energy-efficient solutions, sustainable material innovations, customization, and advanced sun-tracking sensors.
The increasing residential construction activities are expected to boost the growth of the external blinds market. Residential construction is growing due to population increases, urbanization, and low mortgage rates. External blinds enhance energy efficiency, comfort, privacy, and protection from weather. According to the UK Office for National Statistics, new construction orders surged by 11.4% in 2022, further fueling demand for products like external blinds.
The external blinds market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Roller Blinds, Venetian Blinds, Vertical Blinds, Panel Blinds, Corded Blinds, Other Products
2) By Material Type: Metal, Wood, Plastic, Other Materials
3) By Operating System: Automatic, Manual
4) By Installation: New Construction, Retro-Fit
5) By Application: Residential, Commercial
Subsegmets:
1) By Roller Blinds: Manual Roller Blinds, Motorized Roller Blinds, Blackout Roller Blinds, Sunscreen Roller Blinds, Fabric Roller Blinds, Transparent Roller Blinds
2) By Venetian Blinds: Aluminum Venetian Blinds, Wooden Venetian Blinds, Faux Wood Venetian Blinds, PVC Venetian Blinds
3) By Vertical Blinds: Fabric Vertical Blinds, PVC Vertical Blinds, Aluminum Vertical Blinds, Outdoor Vertical Blinds
4) By Panel Blinds: Fabric Panel Blinds, PVC Panel Blinds, Bamboo Panel Blinds
5) By Corded Blinds: Corded Roller Blinds, Corded Venetian Blinds, Corded Vertical Blinds, Corded Roman Blinds
6) By Other Products: Pleated Blinds, Honeycomb Blinds, Cellular Blinds, Awnings, Shade Screens, Outdoor Shutters
Major companies in the external blinds market are innovating with solar-recharged zipshades to enhance energy efficiency and reduce electrical power dependency. These shades use integrated photovoltaic panels to power their movements. For example, in August 2023, ROLL-A-SHADE, a US-based external blinds company, launched a solar-powered zipshade system that is easy to install and does not require electrical work, saving time and resources.
Major companies operating in the external blinds market are:
• Legrand SA
• Hunter Douglas N.V.
• Somfy Systems Inc.
• Springs Window Fashions LLC
• Renson
• Svenska Fönster AB
• Lafayette Venetian Blind Inc.
• Lutron Electronics Co. Inc.
• Dickson Constant
• Griesser AG
• Mechoshade Systems LLC
• Kresta Holdings Limited
• Aluprof SA
• Coulisse B.V.
• Insolroll Inc.
• Levolux Inc.
• Hella Sonnen- Und Wetterschutztechnik GmbH
• Brustor NV
• Roll-A-Shade Inc.
• QMotion EMEA
• Rolletna
• Persianas Canet
• WAREMA Renkhoff SE
• Shadescape Limited
• Winsol NV
North America was the largest region in the external blinds market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the external blinds market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.