Definition & Classification

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing one or more of the following: venetian blinds, other window blinds, shades; curtain and drapery rods, poles; and/or curtain and drapery fixtures. The blinds and shades may be made on a stock or custom basis and may be made of any material. This 6-digit NAICS industry (337920) is under the hierarchy of Other Furniture Related Product Manufacturing Industry Group (3379), Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing Subsector (337), and the Manufacturing Sector (31-33). Its SIC equivalent code is: 2591 - Drapery Hardware and Window Blinds and Shades.

Revenue, Profitability & Foreign Trade Preview

The industry's revenue for the year 2009 was approximately $2.2 billion USD, with an estimated gross profit of 22.57%. Import was valued at $.9 billion USD from 51 countries. The industry also exported $49.4 million USD worth of merchandise to 81 countries. Adding import value to and subtracting export value from the industry's shipment value, the total domestic demand for the industry in 2009 was $3.0 billion USD.

Report Summary

This industry report contains 158 pages of in-depth market research with over 150 charts and tables. Industry sales and shipment data within the U.S. and its international trade are presented and forecasted. For financial analysis, the report presents industry level income statements, balance sheets, and capital expenditure figures. In the cost analysis section, 36 upstream industries are analyzed to offer insight into the supply chain cost structure. For the channel and pricing structure, 24 downstream industries are analyzed. The competitive landscape section provides the number of companies and their respective revenue share, the market concentration, and a list of major players. At a more granular level, products within the industry are listed with their respective market sizes and import and export data. The appendices contain relevant references to additional trade statistics, U.S. State statistics, and industry trade associations.

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