Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2015-2030)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 1.3 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $2.9bn in 2025.
Trends and Insights
Blind and shade manufacturers are looking to consolidate and reduce costs shaping competitive dynamics
- Manufacturers have been forced to implement several cost-cutting strategies to address the challenges posed by import competition and fluctuating input costs. Major players, like Hunter Douglas and Springs Window Fashions, have opted for mergers and acquisitions to build a vertically integrated business. They have bought smaller companies to take advantage of their economies of scale, existing network and niche technologies. This has allowed them to lower their per-unit cost of production and increase profit.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2025-2030)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Integrated smart systems, innovation and automation will accelerate industry growth
- The next five years will see increasing demand for automated and smart blinds as consumers increasingly prioritize convenience, energy efficiency and integration with platforms like Google Home or Amazon Alexa. This segment has the potential to become a new industry standard as it will increasingly be expected by consumers in new products.
Biggest companies in the Blind & Shade Manufacturing in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue ($m)
2025 | Profit ($m)
2025 | Profit Margin (%)
2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Springs Window Fashions, Llc | 1,142.8 | 64.8 | 5.7 | |
Hunter Douglas N.V. | 961.5 | 177.5 | 18.5 | |
The Shade Store LLC | 217.8 | 13.0 | 6.0 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Window shades, Venetian blinds and Other blinds and shades, including fixtures and accessories. Window shades is the largest segment of the Blind & Shade Manufacturing in the US.
Trends and Insights
New technology and innovation have increased the market share of other types of blinds
- Other window covering products include curtain and drapery rods, poles, rollers and plastic metal clasps, which make up the majority of revenue. This segment also includes cellular blinds, a recent addition to the Home Improvement Energy-Efficient Tax Credit.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Operators in this industry manufacture window coverings, including Venetian and other window blinds, shades, curtain and drapery rods and poles and other related fixtures. After production, window furnishings are distributed to wholesalers, retailers and contract outfitters. From there, they are sold to residential, commercial and institutional markets. Curtains and draperies are excluded from this industry.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in the Blind & Shade Manufacturing industry in the United States include Manufacturing blinds (e.g. mini blinds, venetian blinds and vertical blinds) , Manufacturing curtain and drapery fixtures (e.g. poles, rods and rollers), Curtain rod and fitting manufacturing , Wood slat porch shade manufacturing , Window shade pull manufacturing , Window shade (except awnings) manufacturing and Window shade roller and fitting manufacturing .Companies
Companies covered in the Blind & Shade Manufacturing industry in the United States include Springs Window Fashions, Llc, Hunter Douglas N.V. and The Shade Store LLC.Purchase this report to view all 6 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Blind & Shade Manufacturing industry in the United States include vertical blinds, venetian blinds and normal trade relations (ntr).Industry Code
NAICS 33792 - Blind & Shade Manufacturing in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Demand for custom and smart window treatments is increasing, as consumers want more convenience and smart home integration. These segments not only offer higher margins for m...
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- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Employees, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Businesses, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Profit, including historical (2015-2025)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
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Analyst insight
Wholesalers remain the biggest players in the blinds and shades market because they centralize purchasing and manage risk for both manufacturers and buyers. However, some ret...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2025
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2025
- Major market segmentation in 2025
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The Southeast, especially Florida, is an important region for manufacturers thanks to lower costs and strong logistical networks. With affordable land, tax breaks and access ...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2025
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2025
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2025
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
The blinds and shades industry has high barriers to entry, thanks to strict regulations, start-up costs and the need for unique products. New entrants need serious capital an...
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- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2020-2025
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Major players like Springs Window Fashions and Hunter Douglas are driving growth through a series of strategic acquisitions. By expanding into new technologies, premium produ...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2021 through 2025
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2025
- Overview of Springs Window Fashions, Llc's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of Hunter Douglas N.V.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of The Shade Store LLC's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 3 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Springs Window Fashions, Llc, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Hunter Douglas N.V., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for The Shade Store LLC, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 3 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
The window coverings industry is highly sensitive to trends in home construction, remodeling, input prices and consumer confidence. When more homes are built, remodeled or wh...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2015-2030)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2015-2030)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Blind and shade manufacturers' profit margin is rising as consumers demand smarter, more personalized and sustainable options. However, innovation comes at an increased cost....
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2018-2023)
- Industry Tax Structure (2018-2023)
- Income Statement (2018-2023)
- Balance Sheet (2018-2023)
- Liquidity Ratios (2018-2023)
- Coverage Ratios (2018-2023)
- Leverage Ratios (2018-2023)
- Operating Ratios (2018-2023)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
- Employees per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Average Wage (2015-2030)
- Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
- Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2015-2030)
- IVA (2015-2030)
- Establishments (2015-2030)
- Enterprises (2015-2030)
- Employment (2015-2030)
- Exports (2015-2030)
- Imports (2015-2030)
- Wages (2015-2030)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Blind & Shade Manufacturing industry in the United States in 2025?
The market size of the Blind & Shade Manufacturing industry in the United States is $2.9bn in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Blind & Shade Manufacturing industry in the United States in 2025?
There are 313 businesses in the Blind & Shade Manufacturing industry in the United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.9 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Blind & Shade Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The Blind & Shade Manufacturing industry in the United States is likely to be significantly impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Blind & Shade Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The Blind & Shade Manufacturing industry in the United States is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Blind & Shade Manufacturing industry in the United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Blind & Shade Manufacturing industry in the United States has been growing at a CAGR of 1.3 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Blind & Shade Manufacturing industry in the United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Blind & Shade Manufacturing industry in the United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Blind & Shade Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Blind & Shade Manufacturing industry in the United States are Springs Window Fashions, Llc, Hunter Douglas N.V. and The Shade Store LLC
What does the Blind & Shade Manufacturing industry in the United States include?
Manufacturing blinds (e.g. mini blinds, venetian blinds and vertical blinds) and Manufacturing curtain and drapery fixtures (e.g. poles, rods and rollers) are part of the Blind & Shade Manufacturing industry in the United States.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Blind & Shade Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The company holding the most market share in the Blind & Shade Manufacturing industry in the United States is Springs Window Fashions, Llc.
How competitive is the Blind & Shade Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Blind & Shade Manufacturing industry in the United States.
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