Estonia: Curtains Market 2025

Curtains Market Size in Estonia

In 2022, the Estonian curtains market decreased by -11.4% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. In general, consumption, however, recorded a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Curtains Production in Estonia

In value terms, curtains production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -15.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 18%. Curtains production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Curtains Exports

Exports from Estonia

In 2022, shipments abroad of curtains and interior blinds increased by 11% to X square meters, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 20%. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, curtains exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 24%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X square meters), Finland (X square meters) and Russia (X square meters) were the main destinations of curtains exports from Estonia, together comprising 92% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +1.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Finland ($X), Sweden ($X) and Russia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for curtains exported from Estonia worldwide, together accounting for 92% of total exports.

Finland, with a CAGR of +9.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average curtains export price amounted to $X per square meter, growing by 8% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 44%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Finland (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Curtains Imports

Imports into Estonia

After six years of growth, overseas purchases of curtains and interior blinds decreased by -1.4% to X square meters in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, curtains imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of curtains to Estonia, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, curtains imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X square meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Sweden (X square meters), with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+12.1% per year) and Sweden (+16.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of curtains and interior blinds to Estonia, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +16.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+15.4% per year) and Sweden (+11.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average curtains import price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, picking up by 3.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per square meter), while the price for Germany ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+14.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform