External Blinds Market Report 2026

The external blinds market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $14.54 billion in 2025 to $15.7 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in residential construction activities, increasing awareness of energy-efficient buildings, expansion of commercial real estate projects, rising demand for solar heat control solutions, availability of diverse blind materials.

The external blinds market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $21.32 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing adoption of smart building technologies, rising focus on passive cooling solutions, expansion of green building standards, increasing demand for automated shading systems, technological advancements in durable outdoor materials. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of motorized external blinds, rising demand for energy-efficient shading solutions, growing integration with smart home systems, expansion of retrofit installation projects, enhanced focus on weather-resistant materials.

The increase in residential construction activity is expected to drive the growth of the external blinds market going forward. Population growth and rapid urbanization are significantly influencing residential construction, as expanding urban populations create greater demand for housing. In addition, favorable interest rates have made home financing more accessible, encouraging higher levels of home ownership and construction. External blinds help regulate the amount of sunlight entering indoor spaces, creating a more comfortable living environment. They also improve energy efficiency, comfort, privacy, and security by reducing heat gain, minimizing glare, limiting outside visibility, and protecting windows from weather-related damage. For example, in November 2024, according to the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based government department, the value of new construction work in Great Britain increased by 4.2% in 2023 at current prices, reaching a record £139.02 billion (US$175.2 billion). Therefore, the rise in residential construction is contributing to the expansion of the external blinds market.

Leading companies operating in the external blinds market are focusing on innovative product developments, such as exterior solar-recharged zipshades, to improve energy efficiency, reduce reliance on electrical power, and enhance user convenience through sustainable, self-sufficient technologies. Solar-recharged zipshades incorporate photovoltaic panels that capture sunlight and convert it into stored electrical energy, which powers the motorized operation of the shades without external power sources. For instance, in August 2023, ROLL-A-SHADE, a US-based manufacturer of external blinds, introduced a solar zipshade system. This exterior shading solution uses an integrated solar cell mounted on the head box to generate energy, enabling autonomous control. The system simplifies installation by eliminating the need for electrical wiring, thereby reducing installation time and resource requirements.

In February 2025, Universal Electronics Inc., a US-based provider of universal control and smart home solutions, partnered with Somfy SA to jointly develop a new range of smart home control products. Through this collaboration, Universal Electronics Inc. and Somfy SA aim to deliver integrated and user-friendly control solutions that enhance motorized window coverings and smart home experiences. The partnership combines Universal Electronics’ expertise in connectivity and control technologies with Somfy’s leadership in automated shading and building opening systems. Somfy SA is a France-based company specializing in motorization and automation solutions for window coverings and building openings.

Major companies operating in the external blinds market are Hunter Douglas N.V., WAREMA Renkhoff SE, Griesser AG, Somfy Systems Inc., Renson, Hella Sonnen- Und Wetterschutztechnik GmbH, Levolux Inc., Brustor NV, Winsol NV, Aluprof SA, Dickson Constant, Insolroll Inc., Rolletna, Persianas Canet, Kresta Holdings Limited, Mechoshade Systems LLC, Shadescape Limited, Coulisse B.V., Roll-A-Shade Inc., QMotion EMEA.

North America was the largest region in the external blinds market in 2025. 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, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the external blinds market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The external blinds market consists of sales of venetian, roller, vertical, pleated, awnings, external shutters, motorized and remote-controlled blinds. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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