The market

The most recent report on the window blinds market was by AMA Research in May 2008. It estimated that the UK window coverings industry was worth around £1.34 billion. This is expected to rise to £1.48 billion by 2012.

The stagnant housing market has resulted in existing homeowners choosing to update their current property rather than move to a new home, and has provided opportunities for Apollo Blinds.

The report found that growth for the blinds sector has been driven by the current fashion trends for more simplistic window dressings but also the variety of blinds products now available. One of the key factors for this growth is the growing acceptance of blinds as an effective solar control device.

Researchers found that fashion is likely to remain the key driver for window coverings purchases which is likely to continue to benefit the blinds sector. New innovations, such as the emergent trends for plantation shutters, is are likely to continue to boost value growth for the blinds market.

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The market at a glance

  • Window coverings market currently worth £1.34bn
  • Value of market expected to rise to £1.48bn by 2012
  • Growth driven by fashion and innovation
  • Rise in consumer awareness of blinds' solar control abilities

 

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