Blind and Shade Market in the USA - Key Insights

IndexBox has just published a new report, the U.S. Blinds And Shades Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2025. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

The revenue of the blind and shade market in the U.S. amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2013 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018, with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the blind and shade market reached its peak level, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Blind And Shade Production in the USA

In value terms, blind and shade production stood at $X in 2018. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2013 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Blind and shade production peaked in 2018, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Blind And Shade Exports

Exports from the USA

In 2018, exports of blinds and shades from the U.S. totaled X tonnes, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, blind and shade exports continue to indicate a deep shrinkage.

In value terms, blind and shade exports amounted to $X (IndexBox estimates) in 2018.

Exports by Country

Costa Rica (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and China (X tonnes) were the main destinations of blind and shade exports from the U.S., together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Greece, El Salvador, Guatemala, China, Hong Kong SAR, Venezuela, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Nicaragua and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further X%.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Guatemala (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for blind and shade exports from the U.S., comprising X% of total blind and shade exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Costa Rica ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Cayman Islands, with a X% share.

Export Prices by Country

The average blind and shade export price stood at $X per kg in 2018, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the blind and shade export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest export price was Spain ($X per kg), while the average price for exports to Venezuela ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+X% per year), while the export prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Blind And Shade Imports

Imports into the USA

In 2018, the amount of blinds and shades imported into the U.S. amounted to X tonnes, growing by X% against the previous year.

In value terms, blind and shade imports stood at $X (IndexBox estimates) in 2018. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2013 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of blind and shade to the U.S., with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, blind and shade imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second largest supplier, Cambodia (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Vietnam (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Cambodia (+X% per year) and Vietnam (+X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of blind and shade to the U.S., comprising X% of total blind and shade imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Cambodia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan, Chinese, with a X% share.

Import Prices by Country

The average blind and shade import price stood at $X per kg in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the blind and shade import price continues to indicate a mild increase.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest import price was Taiwan, Chinese ($X per kg), while the price for Vietnam ($X per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Cambodia (+X% per year), while the import prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Companies Mentioned in the Report

Hunter Douglas, Mechoshade Systems, The Kittrich Corporation, Kenney Manufacturing Company, X Day Blinds, Springs Window Fashions, Comfortex Corporation, Qmotion Incorporated, Aerospace Technologies Group, Timber Blinds Mfg., Lafayette Venetian Blind, Vista Products, Skagfield Corporation, Selective Enterprises, MGM Industries, Century Blinds, Mechoshade West, Blinds To Go (u.s.) Inc., Vertical Retail Solutions, American Drapery Blind & Carpet, Legacy Window Coverings, Hd Window Fashions, Hunter Douglas Window Fashions, Hunter Douglas Fabrications, Superior Shade and Blind Co., Hunter Douglas Fabrication Co, Springs Industries, Custom Brands Group, Newell Window Furnishings, Ggc Administration, Turnils North America, X

Source: IndexBox Platform