Top External Blinds Companies

Global External Blinds Market size was valued at USD 13.53 Billion in 2024 and is poised to grow from USD 14.27 Billion in 2025 to USD 21.91 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period (2026–2033). 

A few new entrants and established players make up the industry, which is what makes it unique. The growing tendency of external blinds is drawing the attention of numerous major players. In order to retain market share, players in the space are diversifying the services they offer. 'Somfy (France) ', 'Hunter Douglas (Netherlands) ', 'VEKA (Germany) ', 'Levolor (USA) ', 'Hillarys Blinds (United Kingdom) ', 'Dunelm Group (United Kingdom) ', 'Lutron Electronics (USA) ', 'Warema (Germany) ', 'Luxaflex (Netherlands) ', 'Markilux (Germany) ', 'Griesser (Switzerland) ', 'Bandalux (Spain) ', 'Sunsetter (USA) ', 'Winsol (Belgium) ', 'Stobag (Switzerland) ', 'Kawneer (USA) ', 'Alukon (Germany) ', 'Hella (Austria) ', 'Roma (Germany) ', 'Schenker Storen (Switzerland) '

There is an increasing awareness about the importance of environmental sustainability, which is driving the demand for eco-friendly external blinds made from sustainable materials.

There is a growing demand for smart external blinds that can be operated remotely, via smartphones or voice assistants, and can be integrated with home automation systems. This trend is driven by the need for convenience, energy efficiency, and home security.

North America experienced the fastest rise in the use of external blinds, with a proportion of more than 40.5% in 2022. Blinds and shades are the most useful and cost-effective window décor options. The placement of shades also makes energy savings more effective. For instance, mounting shades close to the window and up against adjacent surfaces form a tight seal that lessens heat gain and loss. A simple setup of light-colored drapes and white plastic, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), can reduce solar heat absorption by 33%.